Stromberg Quotes vs TMDb

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1989352
P95 · ms36281528
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedTMDb terms — attribution required
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree personal API key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining~50 req/sec documented ceiling
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Stromberg Quotes vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Stromberg Quotes or TMDb?

Both are neck-and-neck — Stromberg Quotes and TMDb 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, Stromberg Quotes or TMDb?

TMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — Stromberg Quotes responds in 1989 ms versus TMDb at 352 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 Stromberg Quotes and TMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Stromberg Quotes and TMDb from the browser?

Yes — both Stromberg Quotes and TMDb 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 Stromberg Quotes and TMDb free for commercial use?

Stromberg Quotes has unclear commercial terms, and TMDb 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.