Radio Browser vs Screenshotlayer
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Radio Browser vs Screenshotlayer: common questions
Which is more reliable, Radio Browser or Screenshotlayer?
On our scheduled checks, Screenshotlayer leads on measured uptime — Radio Browser at 95.1% versus Screenshotlayer at 100% 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, Radio Browser or Screenshotlayer?
Screenshotlayer has the lower median latency in our checks — Radio Browser responds in 556 ms versus Screenshotlayer at 458 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 Radio Browser and Screenshotlayer need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Radio Browser is callable with no signup, and Screenshotlayer is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Radio Browser and Screenshotlayer from the browser?
Only Radio Browser is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Screenshotlayer needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Radio Browser and Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?
Radio Browser has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotlayer 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.