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ReSmush.it vs TVDB

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

APIReSmush.itHEALTHY93TVDBREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms462306
P95 · ms29011549
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseN/A — optimization service, not a datasetTVDB terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)Free personal API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ReSmush.it vs TVDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, ReSmush.it or TVDB?

Both are neck-and-neck — ReSmush.it and TVDB 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, ReSmush.it or TVDB?

TVDB has the lower median latency in our checks — ReSmush.it responds in 462 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 ReSmush.it and TVDB need an API key?

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

Can I call ReSmush.it and TVDB from the browser?

Only TVDB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ReSmush.it needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ReSmush.it and TVDB free for commercial use?

ReSmush.it 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.