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MusicBrainz vs ShotOG

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

APIMusicBrainzHEALTHY82ShotOGHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d90.2%99.02%
Uptime · 30d86.7%100%
P50 · ms660179
P95 · ms4770418
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCore data CC0; some supplementary data CC BY-NC-SA 3.0Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limit~1 request/second per IP; descriptive User-Agent requiredUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MusicBrainz vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, MusicBrainz or ShotOG?

On our scheduled checks, ShotOG leads on measured uptime — MusicBrainz at 90.2% versus ShotOG at 99.02% 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, MusicBrainz or ShotOG?

ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — MusicBrainz responds in 660 ms versus ShotOG at 179 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 MusicBrainz and ShotOG need an API key?

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

Can I call MusicBrainz and ShotOG from the browser?

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

Are MusicBrainz and ShotOG free for commercial use?

MusicBrainz allows commercial use on its free tier, and ShotOG 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.