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AniList vs Nekosia API

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

AniList

Anime discovery & tracking

Nekosia API

Anime API with cute random images. Dominated colors & compressed images & avoiding duplicates.

AniList

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup

Nekosia API

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

When to use which?

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