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TMDb vs xColors

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

APITMDbREACHABLE—xColorsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseTMDb terms — attribution requiredUnverified
Free tierFree personal API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit~50 req/sec documented ceilingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TMDb vs xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, TMDb or xColors?

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

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

Can I call TMDb and xColors from the browser?

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

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