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IMDbOT vs Wallhaven

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d25.5%82.4%
Uptime · 30d0.0%71.7%
P50 · ms1208625
P95 · ms17393981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Wallhaven leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 25.5% versus Wallhaven at 82.4% 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 Wallhaven?

Wallhaven has the lower median latency in our checks — IMDbOT responds in 1208 ms versus Wallhaven at 625 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 Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and Wallhaven from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IMDbOT and Wallhaven 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 Wallhaven free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and Wallhaven 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.