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TVMaze vs YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira

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

APITVMazeHEALTHY97YouTube Transcript Search API by ArcmiraREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2312109
P95 · ms9153179
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA (attribution required, per docs)
Free tierFree for personal/non-commercial use, no key
Rate limitAt least 20 calls per 10 seconds per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-12
operationalpartialdownno data

TVMaze vs YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira: common questions

Which is more reliable, TVMaze or YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira?

Both are neck-and-neck — TVMaze and YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira 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, TVMaze or YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira?

TVMaze has the lower median latency in our checks — TVMaze responds in 231 ms versus YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira at 2109 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 YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira need an API key?

TVMaze needs no key, while YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for TVMaze first.

Can I call TVMaze and YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira from the browser?

Yes — both TVMaze and YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira 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 YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira free for commercial use?

TVMaze is personal/non-commercial only, and YouTube Transcript Search API by Arcmira 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.