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Discogs vs TVDB

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

APIDiscogsNEW—TVDBREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedTVDB terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Discogs vs TVDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Discogs or TVDB?

On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — Discogs at —% versus TVDB 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 TVDB need an API key?

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

Can I call Discogs and TVDB from the browser?

Only TVDB 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 TVDB free for commercial use?

Discogs 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.