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Last.fm vs SWAPI GraphQL

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

APILast.fmREACHABLE—SWAPI GraphQLNEW—
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, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Last.fm vs SWAPI GraphQL: common questions

Which is more reliable, Last.fm or SWAPI GraphQL?

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

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

Can I call Last.fm and SWAPI GraphQL from the browser?

Yes — both Last.fm and SWAPI GraphQL 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 SWAPI GraphQL free for commercial use?

Last.fm has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI GraphQL 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.