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TheAudioDB
TheAudioDB is a community-maintained metadata database covering hundreds of thousands of albums and tracks, with artist bios, artwork, and fanart contributed and edited by its user base. The v1 API is keyed by a plain numeric ID in the URL path — the free tier uses the published test key 123 — while a $8/month Premium subscription raises rate limits, unlocks extras like video links, and is required to use the newer, header-authenticated v2 API. Every response is JSON.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.
GreatAPIs Score
Score61
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs0/20No docs or spec available
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/theaudiodb/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/theaudiodb.svg" alt="Scored 61 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.
Developer reference
Rate limit
Free tier: 30 requests/minute; Premium: 100/minute; Business: 120/minute