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Watchmode vs TMDb

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

APIWatchmodeREACHABLE—TMDbREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseWatchmode termsTMDb terms — attribution required
Free tierFree — 1,000 req/monthFree personal API key
Rate limit1,000 req/month (free tier)~50 req/sec documented ceiling
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Watchmode vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Watchmode or TMDb?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Watchmode uses an API key and TMDb 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 Watchmode and TMDb from the browser?

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

Watchmode has unclear commercial terms, and TMDb is personal/non-commercial only. 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.