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IMDbOT vs SWAPI

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIIMDbOTDEAD0SWAPIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%80.9%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—124
P95 · ms—1451
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or SWAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 0.0% versus SWAPI at 80.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do IMDbOT and SWAPI need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IMDbOT is callable with no signup, and SWAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IMDbOT and SWAPI from the browser?

Only SWAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IMDbOT needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IMDbOT and SWAPI free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.