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Bandcamp vs Radio Browser

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

APIBandcampNEW—Radio BrowserNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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, Radio Browser leads on measured uptime — Bandcamp at —% versus Radio Browser 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 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.