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OMDb vs Screenshotlayer

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

APIOMDbHEALTHY98ScreenshotlayerHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms188458
P95 · ms11402228
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
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 Screenshotlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or Screenshotlayer?

Both are neck-and-neck — OMDb and Screenshotlayer 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 Screenshotlayer?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — OMDb responds in 188 ms versus Screenshotlayer at 458 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 Screenshotlayer need an API key?

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

Can I call OMDb and Screenshotlayer from the browser?

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

Are OMDb and Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotlayer 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.