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AniList vs AnimeFacts

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

AniList

Anime discovery & tracking

AnimeFacts

Anime Facts (over 100+)

AniList

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup

AnimeFacts

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAniListAnimeFacts
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

AnimeFacts is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. AnimeFacts works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.