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Musixmatch vs Songsterr

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

APIMusixmatchREACHABLE—SongsterrNEW—
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 — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Musixmatch vs Songsterr: common questions

Which is more reliable, Musixmatch or Songsterr?

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

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

Can I call Musixmatch and Songsterr from the browser?

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

Musixmatch has unclear commercial terms, and Songsterr 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.