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Mixcloud vs Openwhyd

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

APIMixcloudHEALTHY95OpenwhydHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms461219
P95 · ms8051055
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Mixcloud vs Openwhyd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mixcloud or Openwhyd?

On our scheduled checks, Mixcloud leads on measured uptime — Mixcloud at 100% versus Openwhyd at 98.0% 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, Mixcloud or Openwhyd?

Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Mixcloud responds in 461 ms versus Openwhyd at 219 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 Mixcloud and Openwhyd need an API key?

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

Can I call Mixcloud and Openwhyd from the browser?

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

Are Mixcloud and Openwhyd free for commercial use?

Mixcloud has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.