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?
Both are neck-and-neck — Episodate and Fanart.tv 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, Episodate or Fanart.tv?
Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 652 ms versus Fanart.tv at 264 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.