ShotOG vs TVDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ShotOG vs TVDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, ShotOG or TVDB?
On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — ShotOG at 99.02% versus TVDB 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, ShotOG or TVDB?
ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — ShotOG responds in 179 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 ShotOG and TVDB need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ShotOG uses an API key and TVDB uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call ShotOG and TVDB from the browser?
Only TVDB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ShotOG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ShotOG and TVDB free for commercial use?
ShotOG 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.