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Lorem Picsum vs OMDb

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

APILorem PicsumNEW—OMDbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseImages sourced from UnsplashCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lorem Picsum vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lorem Picsum or OMDb?

On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — Lorem Picsum at —% versus OMDb 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 Lorem Picsum and OMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Lorem Picsum and OMDb from the browser?

Yes — both Lorem Picsum and OMDb send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Lorem Picsum and OMDb free for commercial use?

Lorem Picsum has unclear commercial terms, and OMDb 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.