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AnimeChan vs Waifu.it

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

AnimeChan

Anime quotes (over 10k+)

Waifu.it

Free RESTful API for Anime Quotes, Facts, Emotes, Gifs, Nekos, Waifus and More!

AnimeChan

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support

Waifu.it

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAnimeChanWaifu.it
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSNoYes

When to use which?

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