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AnimeFacts vs MangaDex

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

AnimeFacts

Anime Facts (over 100+)

MangaDex

Manga Database and Community

AnimeFacts

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

MangaDex

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAnimeFactsMangaDex
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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