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Lorem Picsum vs TVMaze

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

APILorem PicsumHEALTHY99TVMazeHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms193479
P95 · ms904927
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseImages sourced from UnsplashCC 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

Lorem Picsum vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lorem Picsum or TVMaze?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lorem Picsum and TVMaze 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 TVMaze?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Lorem Picsum 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 Lorem Picsum and TVMaze from the browser?

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

Lorem Picsum 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.