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Phishin API alternatives

A web-based archive of legal live audio recordings of the improvisational rock band Phish. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Music APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 34 in the directory.

For reference, Phishin API: HTTPS.

  1. 1MusicBrainz logo

    MusicBrainz API

    Online · 390 ms

    Music. A free music API by MusicBrainz.

    • No API key needed
    • Fast: 390 ms response
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  2. 2Openwhyd logo

    Openwhyd API

    Online · 321 ms

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

    • No API key needed
    • Fast: 321 ms response
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSNo CORS
  3. 3

    Radio Browser API

    Online · 629 ms

    List of internet radio stations.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  4. 4AI Mastering logo

    AI Mastering API

    Online · 643 ms

    AI Mastering - API Document.

    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  5. 5Songlink / Odesli logo

    Songlink / Odesli API

    Online · 484 ms

    Get all the services on which a song is available.

    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  6. 6Genrenator logo

    Genrenator API

    Online · 1177 ms

    What is the Binary Jazz genrenator?

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  7. 7JioSaavn logo

    JioSaavn API

    Online · 1095 ms

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

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  8. 8Songsterr logo

    Songsterr API

    Online · 1082 ms

    Provides guitar, bass and drums tabs and chords.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  9. 9Verome logo

    Verome API

    Online · 1176 ms

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

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  10. 10Mixcloud logo

    Mixcloud API

    Online · 699 ms

    All the documentation, examples and tips you need to develop on the Mixcloud API.

    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    OAuthHTTPSCORS

Phishin API vs alternatives

Phishin API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
Phishin logoPhishinRequiredYesNoUp890 msNot rated
MusicBrainz logoMusicBrainzNoYesUnknownUp390 msNot rated
Openwhyd logoOpenwhydNoYesNoUp321 msNot rated
Radio BrowserNoYesYesUp629 msNot rated
AI Mastering logoAI MasteringRequiredYesYesUp643 msNot rated
Songlink / Odesli logoSonglink / OdesliRequiredYesYesUp484 msNot rated
Genrenator logoGenrenatorNoYesUnknownUp1177 msNot rated
JioSaavn logoJioSaavnNoYesUnknownUp1095 msNot rated
Songsterr logoSongsterrNoYesUnknownUp1082 msNot rated

See also: best Music APIs · all Music APIs

Phishin API alternatives FAQ

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

The top-ranked free alternatives to the Phishin API are MusicBrainz API, Openwhyd API and Radio Browser API, all in the Music category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

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

Yes: MusicBrainz API, Openwhyd API and Radio Browser API work without an API key, unlike the Phishin API, which uses apiKey authentication.

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

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

How many Music APIs are similar to the Phishin API?

The directory lists 34 other free Music APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.