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Deezer vs MediaCaption API

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

APIDeezerNEW84MediaCaption APIDOCS OK100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms4021062
P95 · ms9731062
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published10 credits when you sign up
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/min
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-18
operationalpartialdownno data

Deezer vs MediaCaption API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deezer or MediaCaption API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Deezer and MediaCaption API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Deezer or MediaCaption API?

Deezer has the lower median latency in our checks — Deezer responds in 402 ms versus MediaCaption API at 1062 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 Deezer and MediaCaption API need an API key?

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

Can I call Deezer and MediaCaption API from the browser?

Only MediaCaption API 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 MediaCaption API free for commercial use?

Deezer has unclear commercial terms, and MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.