Fanart.tv vs MediaCaption API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fanart.tv vs MediaCaption API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or MediaCaption API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Fanart.tv and MediaCaption API 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, Fanart.tv or MediaCaption API?
Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Fanart.tv responds in 417 ms versus MediaCaption API at 1062 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 Fanart.tv and MediaCaption API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Fanart.tv uses an API key and MediaCaption API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Fanart.tv and MediaCaption API from the browser?
Yes — both Fanart.tv and MediaCaption API 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 Fanart.tv and MediaCaption API free for commercial use?
Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.