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SWAPI vs OMDb

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

APISWAPINEW—OMDbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783512035Patron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SWAPI vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, SWAPI or OMDb?

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

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

Can I call SWAPI and OMDb from the browser?

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

SWAPI 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.