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AniList vs Nekos API

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

AniList

Anime discovery & tracking

Nekos API

Anime images with lots of metadata

AniList

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup

Nekos API

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

When to use which?

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