OMDb vs PHP-Noise

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms127475
P95 · ms12041966
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseCommunity-contributed metadataUnverified
Free tier1,000 req/day free keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responsesUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OMDb vs PHP-Noise: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or PHP-Noise?

On our scheduled checks, PHP-Noise leads on measured uptime — OMDb at 98.9% versus PHP-Noise 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.

Which is faster, OMDb or PHP-Noise?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — OMDb responds in 127 ms versus PHP-Noise at 475 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do OMDb and PHP-Noise need an API key?

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

Can I call OMDb and PHP-Noise from the browser?

Yes — both OMDb and PHP-Noise 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 OMDb and PHP-Noise free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and PHP-Noise 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.