Last.fm vs TVDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Last.fm vs TVDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Last.fm or TVDB?
On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — Last.fm at —% versus TVDB at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Last.fm and TVDB need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Last.fm uses an API key and TVDB 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 Last.fm and TVDB from the browser?
Yes — both Last.fm and TVDB 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 Last.fm and TVDB free for commercial use?
Last.fm has unclear commercial terms, and TVDB 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.