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Lyrics.ovh vs Watchmode

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

APILyrics.ovhNEW—WatchmodeREACHABLE—

Uptime · 30d

Uptime · 90d—%—%

Uptime · 30d—%—%

P50 · ms——

P95 · ms——

AuthnoneapiKey

CORSyesyes

HTTPSyesyes

Card requirednono

Commercial useunclearunclear

Data licenseUnverified (lyrics are third-party copyrighted)Watchmode terms

Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — 1,000 req/month

Rate limitUnpublished1,000 req/month (free tier)

In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05

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Lyrics.ovh vs Watchmode: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lyrics.ovh or Watchmode?

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

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

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

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

Lyrics.ovh has unclear commercial terms, and Watchmode 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.