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TVDB vs ChartLyrics

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

APITVDBREACHABLE—ChartLyricsDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesunknown
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseTVDB terms — user-contributed dataUnlicensed lyrics data
Free tierFree personal API keyWas: unlimited
Rate limitUnpublished—
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

TVDB vs ChartLyrics: common questions

Which is more reliable, TVDB or ChartLyrics?

On our scheduled checks, ChartLyrics leads on measured uptime — TVDB 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 TVDB and ChartLyrics need an API key?

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

Can I call TVDB and ChartLyrics from the browser?

Only TVDB 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 TVDB and ChartLyrics free for commercial use?

TVDB has unclear commercial terms, 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.