PHP-Noise vs Radio Browser
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PHP-Noise vs Radio Browser: common questions
Which is more reliable, PHP-Noise or Radio Browser?
On our scheduled checks, PHP-Noise leads on measured uptime — PHP-Noise at 100% versus Radio Browser at 96.1% 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, PHP-Noise or Radio Browser?
Radio Browser has the lower median latency in our checks — PHP-Noise responds in 475 ms versus Radio Browser at 336 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 PHP-Noise and Radio Browser need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PHP-Noise is callable with no signup, and Radio Browser is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PHP-Noise and Radio Browser from the browser?
Yes — both PHP-Noise and Radio Browser send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are PHP-Noise and Radio Browser free for commercial use?
PHP-Noise has unclear commercial terms, and Radio Browser 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.