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Deezer vs Musixmatch

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

APIDeezerNEW—MusixmatchREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Deezer vs Musixmatch: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deezer or Musixmatch?

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

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

Can I call Deezer and Musixmatch from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Deezer and Musixmatch from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Deezer and Musixmatch free for commercial use?

Deezer has unclear commercial terms, and Musixmatch 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.