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Radio Browser vs TVDB

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

APIRadio BrowserNEW—TVDBREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedTVDB terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree and open source — no keyFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublished (clients asked to send a descriptive User-Agent)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

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 —% versus TVDB at —% 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 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.