AniDB vs Catboy
Both are solid Anime APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
AniDB
- Simple API key authentication
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- No HTTPS support
Catboy
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | AniDB | Catboy |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Yes |
When to use which?
Catboy is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Catboy supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.