Lyrics.ovh vs Openwhyd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lyrics.ovh vs Openwhyd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or Openwhyd?
On our scheduled checks, Openwhyd leads on measured uptime — Lyrics.ovh at 92.1% versus Openwhyd at 97.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Lyrics.ovh or Openwhyd?
Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Lyrics.ovh responds in 661 ms versus Openwhyd at 141 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Lyrics.ovh and Openwhyd need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Lyrics.ovh is callable with no signup, and Openwhyd is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Lyrics.ovh and Openwhyd from the browser?
Only Lyrics.ovh is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Openwhyd needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Lyrics.ovh and Openwhyd free for commercial use?
Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.