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api.clarify.io vs Radio Browser

If you need a Music API that's easy to integrate, go with Radio Browser.

api.clarify.io

The API to Search and Understand Audio & Video Data.

Radio Browser

List of internet radio stations

api.clarify.io

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Radio Browser

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
Featureapi.clarify.ioRadio Browser
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Radio Browser is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Radio Browser works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.