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iTunes Search vs Mixcloud

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

APIiTunes SearchNEW—MixcloudNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

iTunes Search vs Mixcloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or Mixcloud?

On our scheduled checks, Mixcloud leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at —% versus Mixcloud 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 iTunes Search and Mixcloud need an API key?

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

Can I call iTunes Search and Mixcloud from the browser?

Yes — both iTunes Search and Mixcloud 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 iTunes Search and Mixcloud free for commercial use?

iTunes Search has unclear commercial terms, and Mixcloud 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.