Episodate vs Fanart.tv
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs Fanart.tv: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or Fanart.tv?
On our scheduled checks, Fanart.tv leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 99.02% versus Fanart.tv 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, Episodate or Fanart.tv?
Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 ms versus Fanart.tv at 464 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 Episodate and Fanart.tv need an API key?
Episodate needs no key, while Fanart.tv requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Episodate first.
Can I call Episodate and Fanart.tv from the browser?
Yes — both Episodate and Fanart.tv 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 Episodate and Fanart.tv free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and Fanart.tv 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.