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Simkl vs Trakt

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

APISimklNEW—TraktREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseSimkl terms — user-contributed dataTrakt terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree read routes; client_id for searchFree OAuth application
Rate limit1 req/s documented1,000 req every 5 min documented
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Simkl vs Trakt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Simkl or Trakt?

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

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

Can I call Simkl and Trakt from the browser?

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

Are Simkl and Trakt free for commercial use?

Simkl has unclear commercial terms, and Trakt 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.