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Screenshotlayer vs OMDb

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

APIScreenshotlayerUNMONITORED—OMDbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Screenshotlayer vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or OMDb?

Only OMDb 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 OMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Screenshotlayer and OMDb from the browser?

Only OMDb 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 OMDb free for commercial use?

Screenshotlayer 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.