TheAudioDB vs TVMaze
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
TheAudioDB vs TVMaze: common questions
Which is more reliable, TheAudioDB or TVMaze?
On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — TheAudioDB at 72.5% 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, TheAudioDB or TVMaze?
TheAudioDB has the lower median latency in our checks — TheAudioDB responds in 148 ms versus TVMaze at 231 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 TheAudioDB and TVMaze need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — TheAudioDB is callable with no signup, and TVMaze is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call TheAudioDB and TVMaze from the browser?
Yes — both TheAudioDB 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 TheAudioDB and TVMaze free for commercial use?
TheAudioDB 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.