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Chocomilk API vs Fanart.tv

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

APIChocomilk APIDYING46Fanart.tvREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d31.4%100%
Uptime · 30d6.7%100%
P50 · ms990464
P95 · ms1526794
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedFanart.tv terms — user-contributed art
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Chocomilk API vs Fanart.tv: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or Fanart.tv?

On our scheduled checks, Fanart.tv leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at 31.4% versus Fanart.tv at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Chocomilk API or Fanart.tv?

Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Chocomilk API responds in 990 ms versus Fanart.tv at 464 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 Chocomilk API and Fanart.tv need an API key?

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

Can I call Chocomilk API and Fanart.tv from the browser?

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

Are Chocomilk API and Fanart.tv free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms. 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.