TVDB vs Verome

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%38.2%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms306884
P95 · ms15494329
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseTVDB terms — user-contributed dataUnverified
Free tierFree personal API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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TVDB vs Verome: common questions

Which is more reliable, TVDB or Verome?

On our scheduled checks, TVDB leads on measured uptime — TVDB at 100% versus Verome at 38.2% 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, TVDB or Verome?

TVDB has the lower median latency in our checks — TVDB responds in 306 ms versus Verome at 884 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 TVDB and Verome need an API key?

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

Can I call TVDB and Verome from the browser?

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

Are TVDB and Verome free for commercial use?

TVDB has unclear commercial terms, and Verome 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.