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TVMaze vs ChartLyrics

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

APITVMazeNEW—ChartLyricsDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesunknown
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)Unlicensed lyrics data
Free tierFree for personal/non-commercial use, no keyWas: unlimited
Rate limitAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)—
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

TVMaze vs ChartLyrics: common questions

Which is more reliable, TVMaze or ChartLyrics?

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

Neither needs a paid key — TVMaze is callable with no signup, and ChartLyrics is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call TVMaze and ChartLyrics from the browser?

Only TVMaze 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 TVMaze and ChartLyrics free for commercial use?

TVMaze is personal/non-commercial only, 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.