So with the launch of v4 api thetvdb is going subscription model.
Will plex work out a deal with thetvdb, or pass the cost to the end user?
The old api will be turned off March 2021.
Two Models for API Access
There are now two ways to access TheTVDB API. Each company, platform, or project will have the ability to select their preferred method of access. This decision will ultimately be up to the developers of the projects themselves, so if you are an end user , you’ll need to wait for the platform/software you use to announce any changes regarding your access.
Licensed
This is the way things work now. Companies and projects enter into a contract with us and are given an API key. License fees are based primarily on usage, company size, and how the data is used.
User-Supported
This is new. Some companies can’t or don’t want to license API access directly, and have requested that we pass along any cost to end users. We have determined an approach that will keep this affordable and accessible for all, detailed below.
