The Office API vs TVDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
The Office API vs TVDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, The Office API or TVDB?
On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — The Office API 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, The Office API or TVDB?
TVDB has the lower median latency in our checks — The Office API responds in 1459 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 The Office API and TVDB need an API key?
The Office API needs no key, while TVDB requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for The Office API first.
Can I call The Office API and TVDB from the browser?
Yes — both The Office 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 Office API and TVDB free for commercial use?
The Office 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.