AniAPI alternatives

Anime discovery, streaming & syncing with trackers. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Anime APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 19 in the directory.

For reference, AniAPI: Callable from the browser (CORS) · HTTPS.

1
AnimeFacts API
Online · 1068 ms
An API in Node.js that will return anime facts.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
2
NekosBest API
Online · 1115 ms
Neko Images & Anime roleplaying GIFs.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
3
Trace Moe API
Online · 1055 ms
A useful tool to get the exact scene of an anime from a screenshot.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
4
AnimeNewsNetwork API
Online · 1561 ms
Anime industry news. A free anime API by Anime News Network:W.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
5
Jikan API
Online · 1269 ms
Jikan is an unofficial MyAnimeList REST based API.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
6
Waifu.im API
Online · 1846 ms
Get waifu pictures from an archive of over 4000 images and multiple tags.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
7
Catboy API
Online · 1546 ms
Neko images, funny GIFs & more.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
8S
Studio Ghibli API
Online · 1302 ms
Resources from Studio Ghibli films.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
9
Danbooru Anime API
Online · 1448 ms
Thousands of anime artist database to find good anime art.
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS
10
AnimeChan API
Online · 1919 ms
Issue tracker for Animechan, the anime quotes API.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSNo CORS

AniAPI vs alternatives

AniAPI compared with its alternatives
API	API key	HTTPS	CORS	Uptime	Response	Rating
AniAPI	OAuth	Yes	Yes	Up	1157 ms	Not rated
AnimeFacts	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1068 ms	Not rated
NekosBest	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1115 ms	Not rated
Trace Moe	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1055 ms	Not rated
AnimeNewsNetwork	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1561 ms	Not rated
Jikan	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1269 ms	Not rated
Waifu.im	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1846 ms	Not rated
Catboy	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1546 ms	Not rated
Studio Ghibli	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1302 ms	Not rated

See also: best Anime APIs · all Anime APIs

AniAPI alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the AniAPI in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the AniAPI are AnimeFacts API, NekosBest API and Trace Moe API, all in the Anime category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a AniAPI alternative that doesn't need an API key?

Yes: AnimeFacts API, NekosBest API and Trace Moe API work without an API key, unlike the AniAPI, which uses OAuth authentication.

How many Anime APIs are similar to the AniAPI?

The directory lists 19 other free Anime APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.