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iTunes Search vs Trakt

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

APIiTunes SearchNEW—TraktREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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

iTunes Search vs Trakt: common questions

Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or Trakt?

On our scheduled checks, Trakt leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at —% versus Trakt at —% 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 iTunes Search and Trakt need an API key?

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

Can I call iTunes Search and Trakt from the browser?

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

Are iTunes Search and Trakt free for commercial use?

iTunes Search 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.