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Radio Browser vs Songlink / Odesli

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

APIRadio BrowserHEALTHY90Songlink / OdesliDYING12
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d95.1%17.6%
Uptime · 30d98.3%11.7%
P50 · ms5561338
P95 · ms24314665
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open source — no keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished (clients asked to send a descriptive User-Agent)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Radio Browser vs Songlink / Odesli: common questions

Which is more reliable, Radio Browser or Songlink / Odesli?

On our scheduled checks, Radio Browser leads on measured uptime — Radio Browser at 95.1% versus Songlink / Odesli at 17.6% 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 Songlink / Odesli?

Radio Browser has the lower median latency in our checks — Radio Browser responds in 556 ms versus Songlink / Odesli at 1338 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 Songlink / Odesli need an API key?

Radio Browser needs no key, while Songlink / Odesli requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Radio Browser first.

Can I call Radio Browser and Songlink / Odesli from the browser?

Only Radio Browser is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Songlink / Odesli needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Radio Browser and Songlink / Odesli free for commercial use?

Radio Browser has unclear commercial terms, and Songlink / Odesli 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.