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Discogs vs MediaCaption API

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

APIDiscogsDYING54MediaCaption APIDOCS OK100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d22.7%100%
Uptime · 30d22.7%100%
P50 · ms3411062
P95 · ms4591062
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

Discogs vs MediaCaption API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Discogs or MediaCaption API?

On our scheduled checks, MediaCaption API leads on measured uptime — Discogs at 22.7% versus MediaCaption API at 100% 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, Discogs or MediaCaption API?

Discogs has the lower median latency in our checks — Discogs responds in 341 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 Discogs and MediaCaption API need an API key?

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

Can I call Discogs and MediaCaption API from the browser?

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

Are Discogs and MediaCaption API free for commercial use?

Discogs 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.