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MyAnimeList vs Trace Moe

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

APIMyAnimeListDEAD0Trace MoeHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—708
P95 · ms—1179
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no key; per-IP search quota applies
Rate limitUnpublishedConcurrency/quota limited per IP (check GET /me)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MyAnimeList vs Trace Moe: common questions

Which is more reliable, MyAnimeList or Trace Moe?

On our scheduled checks, Trace Moe leads on measured uptime — MyAnimeList at 0.0% versus Trace Moe 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 MyAnimeList and Trace Moe need an API key?

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

Can I call MyAnimeList and Trace Moe from the browser?

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

Are MyAnimeList and Trace Moe free for commercial use?

MyAnimeList has unclear commercial terms, and Trace Moe 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.