Giphy vs Last.fm
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Giphy vs Last.fm: common questions
Which is more reliable, Giphy or Last.fm?
On our scheduled checks, Last.fm leads on measured uptime — Giphy at —% versus Last.fm 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 Giphy and Last.fm need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Giphy 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 Giphy and Last.fm from the browser?
Yes — both Giphy 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 Giphy and Last.fm free for commercial use?
Giphy 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.