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AniDB vs Kitsu

Both are solid Anime APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

AniDB

Anime Database

Kitsu

Anime discovery platform

AniDB

  • Simple API key authentication
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • No HTTPS support

Kitsu

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureAniDBKitsu
AuthenticationapiKeyOAuth
HTTPSNoYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Kitsu supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.