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Last.fm vs TheAudioDB

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

APILast.fmREACHABLE—TheAudioDBNEW—
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 TheAudioDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Last.fm or TheAudioDB?

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

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

Can I call Last.fm and TheAudioDB from the browser?

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

Last.fm has unclear commercial terms, and TheAudioDB 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.