Lyrics.ovh vs ShotOG

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1241179
P95 · ms2725418
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (lyrics are third-party copyrighted)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lyrics.ovh vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or ShotOG?

On our scheduled checks, Lyrics.ovh leads on measured uptime — Lyrics.ovh at 100% versus ShotOG at 99.02% 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 ShotOG?

ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — Lyrics.ovh responds in 1241 ms versus ShotOG at 179 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 ShotOG need an API key?

Lyrics.ovh needs no key, while ShotOG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lyrics.ovh first.

Can I call Lyrics.ovh and ShotOG from the browser?

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

Are Lyrics.ovh and ShotOG free for commercial use?

Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.