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OMDb vs Star Wars Databank

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

APIOMDbNEW—Star Wars DatabankNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 Star Wars Databank: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or Star Wars Databank?

On our scheduled checks, Star Wars Databank leads on measured uptime — OMDb at —% versus Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank need an API key?

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

Can I call OMDb and Star Wars Databank from the browser?

Yes — both OMDb and Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and Star Wars Databank 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.