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Openwhyd vs OMDb

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

APIOpenwhydNEW—OMDbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — no key required1,000 req/day free key
Rate limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Openwhyd vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Openwhyd or OMDb?

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

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

Can I call Openwhyd and OMDb from the browser?

Only OMDb is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Openwhyd needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Openwhyd and OMDb free for commercial use?

Openwhyd has unclear commercial terms, and OMDb 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.