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IMDbOT vs xColors

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0xColorsHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—444
P95 · ms—1161
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 xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or xColors?

On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 0.0% versus xColors 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.

Do IMDbOT and xColors need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and xColors from the browser?

Only xColors 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 xColors free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.