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Bandcamp vs Radio Browser

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

APIBandcampHEALTHY97Radio BrowserHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%95.1%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms274556
P95 · ms9772431
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree and open source — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (clients asked to send a descriptive User-Agent)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs Radio Browser: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or Radio Browser?

On our scheduled checks, Bandcamp leads on measured uptime — Bandcamp at 100% versus Radio Browser at 95.1% 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 Radio Browser?

Bandcamp has the lower median latency in our checks — Bandcamp responds in 274 ms versus Radio Browser at 556 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 Radio Browser need an API key?

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

Can I call Bandcamp and Radio Browser from the browser?

Only Radio Browser 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 Radio Browser free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and Radio Browser 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.