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AniList vs Kitsu

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

AniList

Anime discovery & tracking

Kitsu

Anime discovery platform

AniList

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup

Kitsu

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureAniListKitsu
AuthenticationOAuthOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

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