MyAnimeList vs NekosBest

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (images credited to their artists)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MyAnimeList vs NekosBest: common questions

Which is more reliable, MyAnimeList or NekosBest?

Both are neck-and-neck — MyAnimeList and NekosBest each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do MyAnimeList and NekosBest need an API key?

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

Can I call MyAnimeList and NekosBest from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MyAnimeList and NekosBest from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are MyAnimeList and NekosBest free for commercial use?

MyAnimeList has unclear commercial terms, and NekosBest 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.