Last.fm vs PHP-Noise

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

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

Last.fm vs PHP-Noise: common questions

Which is more reliable, Last.fm or PHP-Noise?

On our scheduled checks, PHP-Noise leads on measured uptime — Last.fm at —% versus PHP-Noise 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 PHP-Noise need an API key?

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

Can I call Last.fm and PHP-Noise from the browser?

Yes — both Last.fm and PHP-Noise 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 PHP-Noise free for commercial use?

Last.fm has unclear commercial terms, and PHP-Noise 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.