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TheAudioDB vs OMDb

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

APITheAudioDBNEW—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 limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TheAudioDB vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, TheAudioDB or OMDb?

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

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

Can I call TheAudioDB and OMDb from the browser?

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

TheAudioDB 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.