Jikan API vs Waifu.im API

Two free Anime APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

Choose Jikan API if you want faster responses.
Choose Waifu.im API if its data fits your use case better; on access and reliability it's level with Jikan API.

	Jikan API	Waifu.im API
What it does	Jikan is an unofficial MyAnimeList REST based API.	Get waifu pictures from an archive of over 4000 images and multiple tags.
Provider	Jikan - Unofficial MyAnimeList API	Waifu API
API key	Not needed	Not needed
HTTPS	Yes	Yes
CORS (browser calls)	Yes	Yes
Status today	Online · 1269 ms	Online · 1846 ms
Uptime (30 days)	Up	Up
Developer rating	Not rated yet	Not rated yet
Price	Free / free tier	Free / free tier

Jikan is an unofficial MyAnimeList REST based API.

Jikan is an unofficial MyAnimeList REST based API

Strengths

Get waifu pictures from an archive of over 4000 images and multiple tags.

The API for your Waifu content. Access thousands of categorized anime illustrations via our robust REST API or browse freely.

Strengths

Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key (both qualify).
Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.