Radio Browser vs TVMaze
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Radio Browser vs TVMaze: common questions
Which is more reliable, Radio Browser or TVMaze?
On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — Radio Browser at 95.1% 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.
Which is faster, Radio Browser or TVMaze?
TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — Radio Browser responds in 556 ms versus TVMaze at 479 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 TVMaze need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Radio Browser is callable with no signup, and TVMaze is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Radio Browser and TVMaze from the browser?
Yes — both Radio Browser 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 Radio Browser and TVMaze free for commercial use?
Radio Browser 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.