ColorMagic vs Radio Browser
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs Radio Browser: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Radio Browser?
On our scheduled checks, ColorMagic leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 100% versus Radio Browser at 95.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, ColorMagic or Radio Browser?
ColorMagic has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 399 ms versus Radio Browser at 556 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do ColorMagic and Radio Browser need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ColorMagic is callable with no signup, and Radio Browser is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ColorMagic and Radio Browser from the browser?
Yes — both ColorMagic and Radio Browser send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are ColorMagic and Radio Browser free for commercial use?
ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and Radio Browser 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.