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Harry Potter API vs TMDb

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

APIHarry Potter APIHEALTHY98TMDbREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms202352
P95 · ms8641528
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedTMDb terms — attribution required
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublished~50 req/sec documented ceiling
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Harry Potter API vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Harry Potter API or TMDb?

Both are neck-and-neck — Harry Potter API and TMDb 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, Harry Potter API or TMDb?

Harry Potter API has the lower median latency in our checks — Harry Potter API responds in 202 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 Harry Potter API and TMDb need an API key?

Harry Potter API needs no key, while TMDb requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Harry Potter API first.

Can I call Harry Potter API and TMDb from the browser?

Yes — both Harry Potter API 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 Harry Potter API and TMDb free for commercial use?

Harry Potter API 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.