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MediaCaption API vs TVMaze

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

APIMediaCaption APIDOCS OK100TVMazeNEW93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1062590
P95 · ms1062927
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesno
Data licenseCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tier10 credits when you sign upFree for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limit60 req/minAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-182026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MediaCaption API vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, MediaCaption API or TVMaze?

Both are neck-and-neck — MediaCaption API 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, MediaCaption API or TVMaze?

TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — MediaCaption API responds in 1062 ms versus TVMaze at 590 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 MediaCaption API and TVMaze need an API key?

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

Can I call MediaCaption API and TVMaze from the browser?

Yes — both MediaCaption API 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 MediaCaption API and TVMaze free for commercial use?

MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.