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Mixcloud vs SoundCloud

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

APIMixcloudNEW—SoundCloudNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Mixcloud vs SoundCloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mixcloud or SoundCloud?

On our scheduled checks, SoundCloud leads on measured uptime — Mixcloud at —% versus SoundCloud 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 Mixcloud and SoundCloud need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Mixcloud uses an API key and SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud from the browser?

Yes — both Mixcloud and SoundCloud 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 Mixcloud and SoundCloud free for commercial use?

Mixcloud has unclear commercial terms, and SoundCloud 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.