PixMind API vs TVDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%100%
Uptime · 30d—%100%
P50 · ms234
P95 · ms1549
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseTVDB terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-09-092026-07-05
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PixMind API vs TVDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, PixMind API or TVDB?

On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — PixMind API at —% versus TVDB at 100% 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 PixMind API and TVDB need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — PixMind API 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 PixMind API and TVDB from the browser?

Yes — both PixMind API 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 PixMind API and TVDB free for commercial use?

PixMind API 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.