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24 Pull Requests vs TVmaze user API

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with 24 Pull Requests.

24 Pull Requests

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TVmaze user API

Access to the user API is only possible for users with a [premium](http://www.tvmaze.com/premium) account. A user can only access their own user data. Authentication uses HTTP Basic. Use the TVmaz...

24 Pull Requests

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

TVmaze user API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support
Feature24 Pull RequestsTVmaze user API
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesNo
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

24 Pull Requests is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 24 Pull Requests works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. 24 Pull Requests supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.