OMDb vs ThronesApi

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%95.0%
P50 · ms188890
P95 · ms11404593
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 ThronesApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or ThronesApi?

On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — OMDb at 100% versus ThronesApi at 97.1% 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 ThronesApi?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — OMDb responds in 188 ms versus ThronesApi at 890 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 ThronesApi need an API key?

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

Can I call OMDb and ThronesApi from the browser?

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

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and ThronesApi 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.