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Deezer vs MCU Countdown

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

APIDeezerNEW—MCU CountdownNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (movie data from TMDB)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Deezer vs MCU Countdown: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deezer or MCU Countdown?

On our scheduled checks, MCU Countdown leads on measured uptime — Deezer 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 Deezer and MCU Countdown need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Deezer 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 Deezer and MCU Countdown from the browser?

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

Are Deezer and MCU Countdown free for commercial use?

Deezer 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.