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Lyrics.ovh vs Simkl

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

APILyrics.ovhNEW—SimklNEW—

Uptime · 30d

Uptime · 90d—%—%

Uptime · 30d—%—%

P50 · ms——

P95 · ms——

Authnonenone

CORSyesyes

HTTPSyesyes

Card requirednono

Commercial useunclearunclear

Data licenseUnverified (lyrics are third-party copyrighted)Simkl terms — user-contributed data

Free tierFree — no key requiredFree read routes; client_id for search

Rate limitUnpublished1 req/s documented

In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05

operationalpartialdownno data

Lyrics.ovh vs Simkl: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or Simkl?

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

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

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

Yes — both Lyrics.ovh and Simkl 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 Lyrics.ovh and Simkl free for commercial use?

Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and Simkl 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.