shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Screenshotlayer vs Fanart.tv

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

APIScreenshotlayerUNMONITORED—Fanart.tvREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedFanart.tv terms — user-contributed art
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Screenshotlayer vs Fanart.tv: common questions

Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or Fanart.tv?

Only Fanart.tv is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do Screenshotlayer and Fanart.tv need an API key?

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

Can I call Screenshotlayer and Fanart.tv from the browser?

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

Are Screenshotlayer and Fanart.tv free for commercial use?

Screenshotlayer has unclear commercial terms, and Fanart.tv 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.