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OMDb vs ReSmush.it

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

APIOMDbHEALTHY98ReSmush.itHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms188462
P95 · ms11402901
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseCommunity-contributed metadataN/A — optimization service, not a dataset
Free tier1,000 req/day free keyFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)
Rate limitPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responsesUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OMDb vs ReSmush.it: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or ReSmush.it?

Both are neck-and-neck — OMDb and ReSmush.it each measure 100% 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.

Which is faster, OMDb or ReSmush.it?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — OMDb responds in 188 ms versus ReSmush.it at 462 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 ReSmush.it need an API key?

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

Can I call OMDb and ReSmush.it from the browser?

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

Are OMDb and ReSmush.it free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and ReSmush.it 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.