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OMDb vs xColors

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

APIOMDbNEW—xColorsNEW—
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 xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, OMDb or xColors?

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

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

Can I call OMDb and xColors from the browser?

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

OMDb has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.