Spotify Web API
Music Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitNo fixed published limit; fair-use rate limits apply
Documentation: developer.spotify.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
The Spotify Web API lets apps tap into Spotify's giant music catalog. You can search for any song, artist, or album, pull track details and audio features (like tempo and danceability), manage playlists, and even control playback on a user's device. It's the real thing, straight from Spotify, and the basic tier is free.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: No fixed published limit; fair-use rate limits apply
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: personal business developer fun
Setup
- Log in to the Spotify Developer site with your free Spotify account
- Create a new app and select Web API as the API you plan to use
- Copy the Client ID and Client Secret from your new app
- Follow the getting-started tutorial to exchange those for an access token and make your first call
Example
GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/search?q=Radiohead&type=artist with an Authorization: Bearer token headerUse cases
- A gym builds a workout playlist generator that picks songs by tempo and energy
- A coffee shop displays 'now playing' on its website with real album art
- An indie artist's site embeds their latest releases with play buttons