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Lorem Picsum vs TMDb

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

APILorem PicsumNEW—TMDbREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

On our scheduled checks, TMDb leads on measured uptime — Lorem Picsum at —% versus TMDb 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 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.