OMDb vs Stromberg Quotes

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms1271395
P95 · ms12043628
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 responses60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OMDb vs Stromberg Quotes: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or Stromberg Quotes?

On our scheduled checks, Stromberg Quotes leads on measured uptime — OMDb at 98.9% versus Stromberg Quotes 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 Stromberg Quotes?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — OMDb responds in 127 ms versus Stromberg Quotes at 1395 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 Stromberg Quotes need an API key?

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

Can I call OMDb and Stromberg Quotes from the browser?

Yes — both OMDb and Stromberg Quotes 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 Stromberg Quotes free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and Stromberg Quotes 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.