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Screenshotlayer vs TVDB

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

APIScreenshotlayerNEW—TVDBREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedTVDB terms — user-contributed data
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Screenshotlayer vs TVDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or TVDB?

On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — Screenshotlayer 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 Screenshotlayer and TVDB need an API key?

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

Can I call Screenshotlayer and TVDB from the browser?

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

Are Screenshotlayer and TVDB free for commercial use?

Screenshotlayer 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.