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Mixcloud vs Songlink / Odesli

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

APIMixcloudHEALTHY95Songlink / OdesliDYING12
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%17.6%
Uptime · 30d100%11.7%
P50 · ms4611338
P95 · ms8054665
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Mixcloud vs Songlink / Odesli: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mixcloud or Songlink / Odesli?

On our scheduled checks, Mixcloud leads on measured uptime — Mixcloud at 100% versus Songlink / Odesli at 17.6% 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 Songlink / Odesli?

Mixcloud has the lower median latency in our checks — Mixcloud responds in 461 ms versus Songlink / Odesli at 1338 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 Songlink / Odesli need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Mixcloud uses an API key and Songlink / Odesli uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Mixcloud and Songlink / Odesli from the browser?

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

Are Mixcloud and Songlink / Odesli free for commercial use?

Mixcloud has unclear commercial terms, and Songlink / Odesli 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.