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Lyrics.ovh vs ReSmush.it

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

APILyrics.ovhNEW—ReSmush.itNEW—

Uptime · 30d

Uptime · 90d—%—%

Uptime · 30d—%—%

P50 · ms——

P95 · ms——

Authnonenone

CORSyesyes

HTTPSyesno

Card requirednono

Commercial useunclearunclear

Data licenseUnverified (lyrics are third-party copyrighted)N/A — optimization service, not a dataset

Free tierFree — no key requiredFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)

Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished

In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05

operationalpartialdownno data

Lyrics.ovh vs ReSmush.it: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or ReSmush.it?

On our scheduled checks, ReSmush.it leads on measured uptime — Lyrics.ovh at —% versus ReSmush.it 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 Lyrics.ovh and ReSmush.it need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Lyrics.ovh is callable with no signup, and ReSmush.it is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Lyrics.ovh and ReSmush.it from the browser?

Only Lyrics.ovh is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ReSmush.it needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lyrics.ovh and ReSmush.it free for commercial use?

Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and ReSmush.it 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.