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Musixmatch vs ChartLyrics

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

APIMusixmatchREACHABLE—ChartLyricsDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnounknown
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnlicensed lyrics data
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredWas: unlimited
Rate limitUnpublished—
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Musixmatch vs ChartLyrics: common questions

Which is more reliable, Musixmatch or ChartLyrics?

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

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

Can I call Musixmatch and ChartLyrics from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Musixmatch and ChartLyrics from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Musixmatch and ChartLyrics free for commercial use?

Musixmatch has unclear commercial terms, and ChartLyrics 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.