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Chocomilk API vs TVDB

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

APIChocomilk APIDYING46TVDBREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d31.4%100%
Uptime · 30d6.7%100%
P50 · ms990306
P95 · ms15261549
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedTVDB terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Chocomilk API vs TVDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or TVDB?

On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at 31.4% versus TVDB 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 TVDB?

TVDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Chocomilk API responds in 990 ms versus TVDB at 306 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 TVDB need an API key?

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

Can I call Chocomilk API and TVDB from the browser?

Only TVDB 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 TVDB free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and TVDB 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.