List of internet radio stations
Last verified: April 1, 2026
This API requires no authentication — you can start making requests immediately with no sign-up or API key needed.
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fetch() in JavaScript, curl in your terminal, or any HTTP client to call the API.No-auth APIs are the easiest to get started with — perfect for learning, prototyping, and building side projects.
This API supports CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing), meaning you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript applications without running into cross-origin errors.
Radio Browser is a free, no-authentication API in the Music category. You can start using it immediately without creating an account or obtaining an API key — just send an HTTP request and receive data back. This API supports HTTPS for secure connections and supports CORS, making it suitable for direct browser-based requests.
Radio Browser fits naturally into projects that touch the Music space. Here are a few directions developers commonly take when working with APIs in this category — any of them could be a fit depending on the specific endpoints Radio Browser exposes:
If a specific use case isn't listed, scroll back to the code examples above and adapt the request shape to match the endpoint you need. Most Music APIs follow similar request/response patterns, so the snippet that works for one endpoint usually works for the rest with small tweaks.
1. Skim the documentation first. Open the link above and look for two things: the base URL pattern and a list of available endpoints. Knowing both up front saves you from guessing parameter names or formats. Most providers also publish example responses next to each endpoint — copy one into your editor as a reference for the JSON shape your code will be parsing.
2. No authentication needed. Radio Browser is one of the no-auth APIs in our directory, which means you can skip account creation entirely. Just point a request at the endpoint and you'll get data back. This makes it ideal for prototypes, learning exercises, and demos where you want to see something working in under a minute.
3. Make a request from the command line. Before wiring an API into your application, send a single request with curl or your HTTP client of choice. Confirm that the response shape matches what the docs promised. If it doesn't, your application code would have hit the same surprise — better to find out now while you only have one terminal window to debug.
4. Wire it into your code. Once a manual request works, copy that request into your application as a function. Add error handling: APIs return 4xx and 5xx codes for client and server errors respectively, and your code needs to behave reasonably when one comes back. Our error-handling guide covers the patterns that make this less painful.
5. Calling from the browser is fine. Radio Browser supports CORS, so a frontend-only project can hit it directly with fetch(). Watch out for two gotchas: never embed an API key in client-side code (anyone can read it from devtools), and remember that browser requests count against the same rate limit as server requests.
X- headers unless documented) and that you're not setting credentials: 'include' unnecessarily.Music APIs provide access to song databases, artist information, lyrics, and audio features. Build music discovery apps, playlist generators, or artist analytics platforms.
Radio Browser is one of dozens of free Music APIs we've catalogued. Some are nearly interchangeable; others have distinct strengths and weaknesses that only become clear when you read their docs side-by-side. If Radio Browser doesn't quite fit your project, the Music category page lists every alternative we know about, with auth and CORS columns so you can compare at a glance.
When evaluating Music APIs, the criteria that matter most are typically: rate limits on the free tier, freshness of the underlying data, regional coverage (does it work for your users' geography?), and how active the provider's maintenance schedule is. APIs that haven't been updated in years tend to drift out of sync with the underlying data sources, even if they technically still respond.
Radio Browser is a music API that may provide data about artists, albums, tracks, genres, lyrics, audio features, or playlists. The exact data depends on the API's scope — some focus on metadata, others on audio analysis or streaming. Check the documentation for available endpoints and data fields.
Most music APIs offer search endpoints where you can look up tracks by title, artist, album, or genre. Radio Browser likely supports some form of search — check the API documentation for query parameters and filtering options. Some music APIs also support searching by audio fingerprint or melody.
Audio preview availability depends on the API's licensing agreements. Some music APIs provide 30-second preview clips, while others focus purely on metadata (artist info, track listings, release dates). Streaming URLs are typically restricted to APIs from major platforms. Check Radio Browser's terms of service and other Music APIs for your specific needs.
Yes, Radio Browser is listed as a free public API. It requires no sign-up or API key — you can start making requests immediately. Some APIs have rate limits on their free tier, so check the official documentation for current limits.
Yes! According to our most recent health check (Radio Browser's last ping: 2026-04-01 13:42:27), this API is responding normally. We periodically verify all listed APIs to ensure they are still online and functioning.