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ReSmush.it vs TVMaze

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

APIReSmush.itNEW—TVMazeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseN/A — optimization service, not a datasetCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)Free for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ReSmush.it vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, ReSmush.it or TVMaze?

On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — ReSmush.it at —% versus TVMaze 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 ReSmush.it and TVMaze need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ReSmush.it 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 ReSmush.it and TVMaze from the browser?

Only TVMaze 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 TVMaze free for commercial use?

ReSmush.it 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.