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Spotify Web API vs TVMaze

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

APISpotify Web APIREACHABLE100TVMazeHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms75479
P95 · ms1661927
Authoauthnone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierOAuth app registration — free tierFree 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

Spotify Web API vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, Spotify Web API or TVMaze?

Both are neck-and-neck — Spotify Web API and TVMaze 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, Spotify Web API or TVMaze?

Spotify Web API has the lower median latency in our checks — Spotify Web API responds in 75 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 Spotify Web API and TVMaze need an API key?

TVMaze needs no key, while Spotify Web API requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for TVMaze first.

Can I call Spotify Web API and TVMaze from the browser?

Yes — both Spotify Web API and TVMaze send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Spotify Web API and TVMaze free for commercial use?

Spotify Web API 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.