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AniList vs Catboy

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

AniList

Anime discovery & tracking

Catboy

Neko images, funny GIFs & more

AniList

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup

Catboy

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAniListCatboy
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

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