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TMDb vs ChartLyrics

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

APITMDbREACHABLE—ChartLyricsDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesunknown
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseTMDb terms — attribution requiredUnlicensed lyrics data
Free tierFree personal API keyWas: unlimited
Rate limit~50 req/sec documented ceiling—
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

TMDb vs ChartLyrics: common questions

Which is more reliable, TMDb or ChartLyrics?

On our scheduled checks, ChartLyrics leads on measured uptime — TMDb at —% versus ChartLyrics 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 TMDb and ChartLyrics need an API key?

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

Can I call TMDb and ChartLyrics from the browser?

Only TMDb is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ChartLyrics needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are TMDb and ChartLyrics free for commercial use?

TMDb is personal/non-commercial only, and ChartLyrics 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.