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Make instrumental songs with five stems from a description. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Music APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 37 in the directory.

For reference, Daydream API: 100% uptime (30 days) · HTTPS.

  1. 1AI Mastering logo

    AI Mastering API

    Online · 316 ms

    AI Mastering - API Document.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Fast: 316 ms response
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  2. 2Gaana logo

    Gaana API

    Online · 367 ms

    API to retrieve song information from Gaana.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Fast: 367 ms response
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  3. 3JioSaavn logo

    JioSaavn API

    Online · 385 ms

    API to retrieve song information, album meta data and many more from JioSaavn.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Fast: 385 ms response
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  4. 4

    Radio Browser API

    Online · 904 ms

    List of internet radio stations.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  5. 5ListenBrainz logo

    ListenBrainz API

    Online · 1399 ms

    Open music listening data: scrobble history, statistics and recommendations.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  6. 6StemConsole logo

    StemConsole API

    Online · 1168 ms

    Split songs into vocals, drums, bass and other stems with AI.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  7. 7Genrenator logo

    Genrenator API

    Online · 1105 ms

    What is the Binary Jazz genrenator?

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  8. 8Openwhyd logo

    Openwhyd API

    Online · 840 ms

    Download curated playlists of streaming tracks (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc...).

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSNo CORS
  9. 9Songsterr logo

    Songsterr API

    Online · 748 ms

    Provides guitar, bass and drums tabs and chords.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  10. 10Verome logo

    Verome API

    Online · 1104 ms

    Music API for searching, streaming and exploring music data from YouTube Music, YouTube, and Last.fm.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?

Daydream API vs alternatives

Daydream API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
Daydream logoDaydreamRequiredYesNo100%1137 msNot rated
AI Mastering logoAI MasteringRequiredYesYes100%316 msNot rated
Gaana logoGaanaNoYesUnknown100%367 msNot rated
JioSaavn logoJioSaavnNoYesUnknown100%385 msNot rated
Radio BrowserNoYesYes100%904 msNot rated
ListenBrainz logoListenBrainzNoYesYes100%1399 msNot rated
StemConsole logoStemConsoleRequiredYesYes100%1168 msNot rated
Genrenator logoGenrenatorNoYesUnknown100%1105 msNot rated
Openwhyd logoOpenwhydNoYesNo100%840 msNot rated

See also: best Music APIs · all Music APIs

Daydream API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the Daydream API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the Daydream API are AI Mastering API, Gaana API and JioSaavn API, all in the Music category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a Daydream API alternative that doesn't need an API key?

Yes: Gaana API, JioSaavn API and Radio Browser API work without an API key, unlike the Daydream API, which uses apiKey authentication.

Is there a Daydream API alternative I can call from the browser?

AI Mastering API, Radio Browser API and ListenBrainz API support CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly.

How many Music APIs are similar to the Daydream API?

The directory lists 32 other free Music APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.