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Deezer vs TMDb

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

APIDeezerHEALTHY78TMDbREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms232352
P95 · ms9731528
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedTMDb terms — attribution required
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublished~50 req/sec documented ceiling
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Deezer vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deezer or TMDb?

Both are neck-and-neck — Deezer and TMDb 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, Deezer or TMDb?

Deezer has the lower median latency in our checks — Deezer responds in 232 ms versus TMDb at 352 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 Deezer and TMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Deezer and TMDb from the browser?

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

Are Deezer and TMDb free for commercial use?

Deezer has unclear commercial terms, and TMDb 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.