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Open Movie Database API vs TVMaze API

Two free Video APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose Open Movie Database API if you want HTTPS, faster responses.
  • Choose TVMaze API if you want to start without an API key.

Side by side

Open Movie Database APITVMaze API
What it doesMovie information. A free video API by OMDb API.Add television information to your own website or app with a fast and clean TV API.
ProviderOMDb APITVmaze
API keyRequiredNot needed
HTTPSYesNo
CORS (browser calls)UnknownUnknown
Status todayOnline · 531 msOnline · 956 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
Open Movie Database docs ↗TVMaze docs ↗

About each API

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Add television information to your own website or app with a fast and clean TV API.

Add television information to your own website or app with a fast and clean TV API. Add schedules, show, episode, cast information, ...

Strengths

  • No API key needed

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key.
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

Open Movie Database vs TVMaze FAQ

Which needs an API key, Open Movie Database API or TVMaze API?

Open Movie Database API requires an API key; TVMaze API doesn't, so TVMaze API is quicker to try.

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