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AniAPI vs Shikimori

If you need a Anime API that's easy to integrate, go with AniAPI.

AniAPI

Anime discovery, streaming & syncing with trackers

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Shikimori

Anime discovery, tracking, forum, rates

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AniAPI

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup

Shikimori

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureAniAPIShikimori
AuthenticationOAuthOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

AniAPI works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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