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PixMind API vs TVMaze

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

APIPixMind APIREACHABLE100TVMazeHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1443353
P95 · ms2782915
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?

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

TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — PixMind API responds in 1443 ms versus TVMaze at 353 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 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.