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ChartLyrics vs TMDb

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

APIChartLyricsDEAD0TMDbREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSunknownyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnlicensed lyrics dataTMDb terms — attribution required
Free tierWas: unlimitedFree personal API key
Rate limit—~50 req/sec documented ceiling
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ChartLyrics vs TMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, ChartLyrics or TMDb?

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

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

Can I call ChartLyrics and TMDb from the browser?

Only TMDb 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 TMDb free for commercial use?

ChartLyrics has unclear commercial terms, and TMDb is personal/non-commercial only. 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.