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Bandcamp vs MediaCaption API

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

APIBandcampNEW96MediaCaption APIDOCS OK100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3631062
P95 · ms9771062
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required10 credits when you sign up
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/min
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-18
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs MediaCaption API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or MediaCaption API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Bandcamp and MediaCaption API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Bandcamp or MediaCaption API?

Bandcamp has the lower median latency in our checks — Bandcamp responds in 363 ms versus MediaCaption API at 1062 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 MediaCaption API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Bandcamp uses an API key and MediaCaption API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Bandcamp and MediaCaption API from the browser?

Only MediaCaption API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bandcamp needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bandcamp and MediaCaption API free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.