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Bandcamp vs TheAudioDB

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

APIBandcampNEW—TheAudioDBNEW—
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 — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bandcamp vs TheAudioDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or TheAudioDB?

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

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

Can I call Bandcamp and TheAudioDB from the browser?

Only TheAudioDB 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 TheAudioDB free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and TheAudioDB 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.