Lyrics.ovh vs Songsterr

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (lyrics are third-party copyrighted)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lyrics.ovh vs Songsterr: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or Songsterr?

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

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

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

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

Are Lyrics.ovh and Songsterr free for commercial use?

Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and Songsterr 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.