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Bandcamp vs Chocomilk API

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

APIBandcampHEALTHY97Chocomilk APIDYING46
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%31.4%
Uptime · 30d100%6.7%
P50 · ms274990
P95 · ms9771526
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs Chocomilk API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or Chocomilk API?

On our scheduled checks, Bandcamp leads on measured uptime — Bandcamp at 100% versus Chocomilk API at 31.4% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bandcamp or Chocomilk API?

Bandcamp has the lower median latency in our checks — Bandcamp responds in 274 ms versus Chocomilk API at 990 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Bandcamp and Chocomilk API need an API key?

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

Can I call Bandcamp and Chocomilk API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bandcamp and Chocomilk API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Bandcamp and Chocomilk API free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and Chocomilk 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.