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IMDbOT vs Trakt

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0TraktDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedTrakt terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree OAuth application
Rate limitUnpublished1,000 req every 5 min documented
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs Trakt: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or Trakt?

Both are neck-and-neck — IMDbOT and Trakt each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do IMDbOT and Trakt need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and Trakt from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IMDbOT and Trakt from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are IMDbOT and Trakt free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and Trakt 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.