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TMDb vs TVMaze

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

APITMDbREACHABLE—TVMazeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenono
Data licenseTMDb terms — attribution requiredCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree personal API keyFree for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limit~50 req/sec documented ceilingAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TMDb vs TVMaze: common questions

Which is more reliable, TMDb or TVMaze?

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

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

Can I call TMDb and TVMaze from the browser?

Yes — both TMDb 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 TMDb and TVMaze free for commercial use?

TMDb is personal/non-commercial only, 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.