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Bandcamp vs SoundCloud

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

APIBandcampNEW—SoundCloudNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs SoundCloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or SoundCloud?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Bandcamp uses an API key and SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud from the browser?

Only SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and SoundCloud 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.