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Musixmatch vs Openwhyd

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

APIMusixmatchREACHABLE—OpenwhydNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Musixmatch vs Openwhyd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Musixmatch or Openwhyd?

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

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

Can I call Musixmatch and Openwhyd from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Musixmatch and Openwhyd 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 Openwhyd free for commercial use?

Musixmatch 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.