Bandsintown vs Songlink / Odesli
If you need a Music API that's easy to integrate, go with Songlink / Odesli.
Bandsintown
Music Events
Songlink / Odesli
Get all the services on which a song is available
Bandsintown
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Songlink / Odesli
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Bandsintown | Songlink / Odesli |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Bandsintown is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Songlink / Odesli works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.