Radio Browser vs SWAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Radio Browser vs SWAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Radio Browser or SWAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Radio Browser leads on measured uptime — Radio Browser at 95.1% versus SWAPI at 66.7% 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 SWAPI?
SWAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Radio Browser responds in 556 ms versus SWAPI at 483 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 SWAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Radio Browser is callable with no signup, and SWAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Radio Browser and SWAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Radio Browser and SWAPI 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 SWAPI free for commercial use?
Radio Browser has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI 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.