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Star Wars Databank vs Trakt

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

APIStar Wars DatabankNEW—TraktREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedTrakt terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree OAuth application
Rate limitUnpublished1,000 req every 5 min documented
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Star Wars Databank vs Trakt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Star Wars Databank or Trakt?

On our scheduled checks, Trakt leads on measured uptime — Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank and Trakt need an API key?

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

Can I call Star Wars Databank and Trakt from the browser?

Only Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank and Trakt free for commercial use?

Star Wars Databank 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.