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OMDb vs SWAPI

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

APIOMDbNEW—SWAPINEW—
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 responses100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783512035
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OMDb vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or SWAPI?

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

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

Can I call OMDb and SWAPI from the browser?

Yes — both OMDb and SWAPI 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 SWAPI free for commercial use?

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI 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.