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Bandcamp vs Discogs

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

APIBandcampNEW—DiscogsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs Discogs: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or Discogs?

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

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

Can I call Bandcamp and Discogs from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bandcamp and Discogs 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 Discogs free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and Discogs 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.