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Genius vs Last.fm

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

APIGeniusDEAD0Last.fmDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedLast.fm terms — attribution required
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree personal API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Genius vs Last.fm: common questions

Which is more reliable, Genius or Last.fm?

Both are neck-and-neck — Genius and Last.fm each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Genius and Last.fm need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Genius uses an API key and Last.fm uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Genius and Last.fm from the browser?

Yes — both Genius and Last.fm 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 Genius and Last.fm free for commercial use?

Genius has unclear commercial terms, and Last.fm 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.