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Songlink / Odesli vs SWAPI

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

APISonglink / OdesliNEW—SWAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783512035
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Songlink / Odesli vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Songlink / Odesli or SWAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — Songlink / Odesli at —% versus SWAPI 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 Songlink / Odesli and SWAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Songlink / Odesli and SWAPI from the browser?

Only SWAPI 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 Songlink / Odesli and SWAPI free for commercial use?

Songlink / Odesli 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.