shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Musixmatch vs ShotOG

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

APIMusixmatchREACHABLE—ShotOGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Musixmatch vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Musixmatch or ShotOG?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Musixmatch uses an API key and ShotOG 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 Musixmatch and ShotOG from the browser?

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

Musixmatch has unclear commercial terms, 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.