Radio Browser vs TVDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Radio Browser vs TVDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Radio Browser or TVDB?
On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — Radio Browser at 95.1% 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.
Which is faster, Radio Browser or TVDB?
TVDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Radio Browser responds in 556 ms versus TVDB at 306 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 Radio Browser and TVDB need an API key?
Radio Browser needs no key, while TVDB requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Radio Browser first.
Can I call Radio Browser and TVDB from the browser?
Yes — both Radio Browser 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 Radio Browser and TVDB free for commercial use?
Radio Browser 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.