ThronesApi vs TVMaze
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ThronesApi vs TVMaze: common questions
Which is more reliable, ThronesApi or TVMaze?
On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — ThronesApi at 97.1% 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, ThronesApi or TVMaze?
TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — ThronesApi responds in 890 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 ThronesApi and TVMaze need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ThronesApi 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 ThronesApi and TVMaze from the browser?
Yes — both ThronesApi 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 ThronesApi and TVMaze free for commercial use?
ThronesApi 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.