Deezer vs Openwhyd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Deezer vs Openwhyd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Deezer or Openwhyd?
On our scheduled checks, Deezer leads on measured uptime — Deezer at 100% versus Openwhyd at 98.0% 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, Deezer or Openwhyd?
Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Deezer responds in 232 ms versus Openwhyd at 219 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 Openwhyd need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Deezer is callable with no signup, and Openwhyd is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Deezer and Openwhyd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Deezer and Openwhyd 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 Openwhyd free for commercial use?
Deezer has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.