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Simkl vs OMDb

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

APISimklNEW—OMDbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseSimkl terms — user-contributed dataCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree read routes; client_id for search1,000 req/day free key
Rate limit1 req/s documentedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Simkl vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Simkl or OMDb?

On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — Simkl 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 Simkl and OMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Simkl and OMDb from the browser?

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

Simkl 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.