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Lorem Picsum vs TMDb

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

APILorem PicsumHEALTHY99TMDbREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms193352
P95 · ms9041528
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseImages sourced from UnsplashTMDb 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

Lorem Picsum vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lorem Picsum or TMDb?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lorem Picsum 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, Lorem Picsum or TMDb?

Lorem Picsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Lorem Picsum responds in 193 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 Lorem Picsum and TMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Lorem Picsum and TMDb from the browser?

Yes — both Lorem Picsum 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 Lorem Picsum and TMDb free for commercial use?

Lorem Picsum 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.