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The Color API vs TVDB

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

APIThe Color APINEW—TVDBREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
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
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The Color API vs TVDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, The Color API or TVDB?

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

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

Can I call The Color API and TVDB from the browser?

Yes — both The Color API and TVDB 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 The Color API and TVDB free for commercial use?

The Color API 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.