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OMDb vs ReSmush.it

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

APIOMDbHEALTHY99ReSmush.itHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms127370
P95 · ms12042901
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?

On our scheduled checks, ReSmush.it leads on measured uptime — OMDb at 98.9% versus ReSmush.it 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 ReSmush.it?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — OMDb responds in 127 ms versus ReSmush.it at 370 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.