TVDB vs Watchmode
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
TVDB vs Watchmode: common questions
Which is more reliable, TVDB or Watchmode?
Both are neck-and-neck — TVDB and Watchmode each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, TVDB or Watchmode?
TVDB has the lower median latency in our checks — TVDB responds in 306 ms versus Watchmode at 554 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 Watchmode need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — TVDB uses an API key and Watchmode uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call TVDB and Watchmode from the browser?
Yes — both TVDB and Watchmode 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 TVDB and Watchmode free for commercial use?
TVDB has unclear commercial terms, and Watchmode 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.