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The Color API vs Trakt

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

APIThe Color APINEW—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
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The Color API vs Trakt: common questions

Which is more reliable, The Color API or Trakt?

On our scheduled checks, Trakt leads on measured uptime — The Color API 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 The Color API and Trakt need an API key?

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

Can I call The Color API and Trakt from the browser?

Only The Color API 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 The Color API and Trakt free for commercial use?

The Color API 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.