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ShotOG vs TVMaze

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

APIShotOGHEALTHY98TVMazeHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms179479
P95 · ms418927
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree 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

ShotOG vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, ShotOG or TVMaze?

On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — ShotOG at 99.02% 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, ShotOG or TVMaze?

ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — ShotOG responds in 179 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 ShotOG and TVMaze need an API key?

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

Can I call ShotOG and TVMaze from the browser?

Only TVMaze 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 TVMaze free for commercial use?

ShotOG 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.