MCU Countdown vs ThronesApi

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (movie data from TMDB)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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MCU Countdown vs ThronesApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, MCU Countdown or ThronesApi?

On our scheduled checks, ThronesApi leads on measured uptime — MCU Countdown at —% versus ThronesApi 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 MCU Countdown and ThronesApi need an API key?

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

Can I call MCU Countdown and ThronesApi from the browser?

Yes — both MCU Countdown and ThronesApi 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 MCU Countdown and ThronesApi free for commercial use?

MCU Countdown has unclear commercial terms, and ThronesApi 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.