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ChartLyrics vs IMDbOT

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

APIChartLyricsDEAD0IMDbOTDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%25.5%
Uptime · 30d—%0.0%
P50 · ms—1208
P95 · ms—1739
Authnonenone
CORSunknownno
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnlicensed lyrics dataUnverified
Free tierWas: unlimitedFree — limits not published
Rate limit—Unpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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ChartLyrics vs IMDbOT: common questions

Which is more reliable, ChartLyrics or IMDbOT?

On our scheduled checks, IMDbOT leads on measured uptime — ChartLyrics at —% versus IMDbOT at 25.5% 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 ChartLyrics and IMDbOT need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ChartLyrics is callable with no signup, and IMDbOT is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ChartLyrics and IMDbOT from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ChartLyrics and IMDbOT from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are ChartLyrics and IMDbOT free for commercial use?

ChartLyrics has unclear commercial terms, and IMDbOT 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.