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Acoustid API vs Autoscrape API

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

APIAcoustid APINEW—Autoscrape APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Acoustid API vs Autoscrape API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Acoustid API or Autoscrape API?

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

Autoscrape API needs no key, while Acoustid API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.

Can I call Acoustid API and Autoscrape API from the browser?

Yes — both Acoustid API and Autoscrape API 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 Acoustid API and Autoscrape API free for commercial use?

Acoustid API has unclear commercial terms, and Autoscrape API 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.