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ChartLyrics vs OMDb

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

APIChartLyricsDEAD0OMDbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSunknownyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnlicensed lyrics dataCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierWas: unlimited1,000 req/day free key
Rate limit—Patron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ChartLyrics vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, ChartLyrics or OMDb?

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

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

Can I call ChartLyrics and OMDb from the browser?

Only OMDb 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 OMDb free for commercial use?

ChartLyrics has unclear commercial terms, and OMDb 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.