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ChartLyrics vs MCU Countdown

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

APIChartLyricsDEAD0MCU CountdownNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSunknownyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnlicensed lyrics dataUnverified (movie data from TMDB)
Free tierWas: unlimitedFree — limits not published
Rate limit—Unpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ChartLyrics vs MCU Countdown: common questions

Which is more reliable, ChartLyrics or MCU Countdown?

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

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

Can I call ChartLyrics and MCU Countdown from the browser?

Only MCU Countdown is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ChartLyrics needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ChartLyrics and MCU Countdown free for commercial use?

ChartLyrics has unclear commercial terms, and MCU Countdown 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.