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OMDb vs Openwhyd

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

APIOMDbNEW—OpenwhydNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseCommunity-contributed metadataUnverified
Free tier1,000 req/day free keyFree — no key required
Rate limitPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responsesUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OMDb vs Openwhyd: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or Openwhyd?

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

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

Can I call OMDb and Openwhyd from the browser?

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

Are OMDb and Openwhyd free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.