Fanart.tv vs Lyrics.ovh
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fanart.tv vs Lyrics.ovh: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or Lyrics.ovh?
Both are neck-and-neck — Fanart.tv and Lyrics.ovh 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, Fanart.tv or Lyrics.ovh?
Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Fanart.tv responds in 464 ms versus Lyrics.ovh at 1241 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 Fanart.tv and Lyrics.ovh need an API key?
Lyrics.ovh needs no key, while Fanart.tv requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lyrics.ovh first.
Can I call Fanart.tv and Lyrics.ovh from the browser?
Yes — both Fanart.tv and Lyrics.ovh send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Fanart.tv and Lyrics.ovh free for commercial use?
Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and Lyrics.ovh 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.