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Watchmode vs ChartLyrics

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

APIWatchmodeREACHABLE—ChartLyricsDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesunknown
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseWatchmode termsUnlicensed lyrics data
Free tierFree — 1,000 req/monthWas: unlimited
Rate limit1,000 req/month (free tier)—
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Watchmode vs ChartLyrics: common questions

Which is more reliable, Watchmode or ChartLyrics?

On our scheduled checks, ChartLyrics leads on measured uptime — Watchmode at —% versus ChartLyrics 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 Watchmode and ChartLyrics need an API key?

ChartLyrics needs no key, while Watchmode requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ChartLyrics first.

Can I call Watchmode and ChartLyrics from the browser?

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

Are Watchmode and ChartLyrics free for commercial use?

Watchmode has unclear commercial terms, and ChartLyrics 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.