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Last.fm vs Lorem Picsum

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

APILast.fmREACHABLE—Lorem PicsumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseLast.fm terms — attribution requiredImages sourced from Unsplash
Free tierFree personal API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Last.fm vs Lorem Picsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Last.fm or Lorem Picsum?

On our scheduled checks, Lorem Picsum leads on measured uptime — Last.fm at —% versus Lorem Picsum 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 Last.fm and Lorem Picsum need an API key?

Lorem Picsum needs no key, while Last.fm requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lorem Picsum first.

Can I call Last.fm and Lorem Picsum from the browser?

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

Last.fm has unclear commercial terms, and Lorem Picsum 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.