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Discogs vs TMDb

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

APIDiscogsNEW—TMDbREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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

Discogs vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Discogs or TMDb?

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

Do Discogs and TMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Discogs and TMDb from the browser?

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

Are Discogs and TMDb free for commercial use?

Discogs 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.