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Radio Browser vs Spotify Web API

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

APIRadio BrowserNEW—Spotify Web APIREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnoneoauth
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open source — no keyOAuth app registration — free tier
Rate limitUnpublished (clients asked to send a descriptive User-Agent)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Radio Browser vs Spotify Web API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Radio Browser or Spotify Web API?

On our scheduled checks, Spotify Web API leads on measured uptime — Radio Browser at —% versus Spotify Web API 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 Radio Browser and Spotify Web API need an API key?

Radio Browser needs no key, while Spotify Web API requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Radio Browser first.

Can I call Radio Browser and Spotify Web API from the browser?

Yes — both Radio Browser and Spotify Web API 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 Radio Browser and Spotify Web API free for commercial use?

Radio Browser has unclear commercial terms, and Spotify Web API 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.