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Discogs vs Poof

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

APIDiscogsNEW—PoofNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
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

Discogs vs Poof: common questions

Which is more reliable, Discogs or Poof?

On our scheduled checks, Poof leads on measured uptime — Discogs at —% versus Poof 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 Discogs and Poof need an API key?

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

Can I call Discogs and Poof from the browser?

Only Poof 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 Poof free for commercial use?

Discogs has unclear commercial terms, and Poof 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.