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