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TVMaze vs Wallhaven

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

APITVMazeHEALTHY95WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms479625
P95 · ms9273981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)Unverified
Free tierFree for personal/non-commercial use, no keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TVMaze vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, TVMaze or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, TVMaze leads on measured uptime — TVMaze at 100% versus Wallhaven at 82.4% 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, TVMaze or Wallhaven?

TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — TVMaze responds in 479 ms versus Wallhaven at 625 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 TVMaze and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call TVMaze and Wallhaven from the browser?

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

Are TVMaze and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

TVMaze is personal/non-commercial only, and Wallhaven 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.