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Lyrics.ovh vs Trakt

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

APILyrics.ovhNEW—TraktREACHABLE—

Uptime · 30d

Uptime · 90d—%—%

Uptime · 30d—%—%

P50 · ms——

P95 · ms——

AuthnoneapiKey

CORSyesno

HTTPSyesyes

Card requirednono

Commercial useunclearunclear

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

Free tierFree — no key requiredFree OAuth application

Rate limitUnpublished1,000 req every 5 min documented

In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05

operationalpartialdownno data

Lyrics.ovh vs Trakt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or Trakt?

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

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

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

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

Are Lyrics.ovh and Trakt free for commercial use?

Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and Trakt 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.