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