PixMind API vs TVMaze

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%100%
Uptime · 30d—%100%
P50 · ms355
P95 · ms927
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limitAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-09-092026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PixMind API vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, PixMind API or TVMaze?

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

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

Can I call PixMind API and TVMaze from the browser?

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

PixMind API 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.