Fanart.tv vs ThronesApi

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%95.0%
P50 · ms464890
P95 · ms7944593
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseFanart.tv terms — user-contributed artUnverified
Free tierFree personal API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Fanart.tv vs ThronesApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or ThronesApi?

On our scheduled checks, Fanart.tv leads on measured uptime — Fanart.tv at 100% versus ThronesApi at 97.1% 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, Fanart.tv or ThronesApi?

Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Fanart.tv responds in 464 ms versus ThronesApi at 890 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 ThronesApi need an API key?

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

Can I call Fanart.tv and ThronesApi from the browser?

Yes — both Fanart.tv and ThronesApi 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 ThronesApi free for commercial use?

Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and ThronesApi 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.