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Bandcamp vs TVMaze

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBandcampHEALTHY97TVMazeHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms274479
P95 · ms977927
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or TVMaze?

Both are neck-and-neck — Bandcamp and TVMaze each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Bandcamp or TVMaze?

Bandcamp has the lower median latency in our checks — Bandcamp responds in 274 ms versus TVMaze at 479 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Bandcamp and TVMaze need an API key?

TVMaze needs no key, while Bandcamp requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for TVMaze first.

Can I call Bandcamp and TVMaze from the browser?

Only TVMaze is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bandcamp needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bandcamp and TVMaze free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and TVMaze is personal/non-commercial only. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.