ColorMagic vs TVMaze
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs TVMaze: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or TVMaze?
Both are neck-and-neck — ColorMagic 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, ColorMagic or TVMaze?
ColorMagic has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 399 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 ColorMagic and TVMaze need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ColorMagic is callable with no signup, and TVMaze is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ColorMagic and TVMaze from the browser?
Yes — both ColorMagic and TVMaze send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are ColorMagic and TVMaze free for commercial use?
ColorMagic 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.