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IMDbOT vs TVMaze

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0TVMazeHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d25.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms1208479
P95 · ms1739927
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or TVMaze?

On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 25.5% versus TVMaze 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, IMDbOT or TVMaze?

TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — IMDbOT responds in 1208 ms versus TVMaze at 479 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 IMDbOT and TVMaze need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IMDbOT is callable with no signup, and TVMaze is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IMDbOT and TVMaze from the browser?

Only TVMaze is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IMDbOT needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IMDbOT and TVMaze free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and TVMaze 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.