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MyAnimeList vs Trace Moe

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

APIMyAnimeListUNMONITORED—Trace MoeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

Only Trace Moe is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

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.