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Imgur vs Songlink / Odesli

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

APIImgurNEW—Songlink / OdesliNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Imgur vs Songlink / Odesli: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or Songlink / Odesli?

On our scheduled checks, Songlink / Odesli leads on measured uptime — Imgur at —% versus Songlink / Odesli 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 Imgur and Songlink / Odesli need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Imgur uses an API key and Songlink / Odesli 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 Imgur and Songlink / Odesli from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Imgur and Songlink / Odesli from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Imgur and Songlink / Odesli free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Songlink / Odesli 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.