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IMDbOT vs TMDb

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0TMDbREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d25.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms1208352
P95 · ms17391528
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedTMDb terms — attribution required
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublished~50 req/sec documented ceiling
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or TMDb?

On our scheduled checks, TMDb leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 25.5% versus TMDb at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, IMDbOT or TMDb?

TMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — IMDbOT responds in 1208 ms versus TMDb at 352 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do IMDbOT and TMDb need an API key?

IMDbOT needs no key, while TMDb requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IMDbOT first.

Can I call IMDbOT and TMDb from the browser?

Only TMDb 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 TMDb free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and TMDb is personal/non-commercial only. 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.