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TVMaze vs Watchmode

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

APITVMazeNEW—WatchmodeREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)Watchmode terms
Free tierFree for personal/non-commercial use, no keyFree — 1,000 req/month
Rate limitAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)1,000 req/month (free tier)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TVMaze vs Watchmode: common questions

Which is more reliable, TVMaze or Watchmode?

On our scheduled checks, Watchmode leads on measured uptime — TVMaze at —% versus Watchmode 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 Watchmode need an API key?

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

Can I call TVMaze and Watchmode from the browser?

Yes — both TVMaze 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 TVMaze and Watchmode free for commercial use?

TVMaze is personal/non-commercial only, 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.