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ColorMagic vs Harry Potter API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIColorMagicNEW—Harry Potter APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ColorMagic vs Harry Potter API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Harry Potter API?

On our scheduled checks, Harry Potter API leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at —% versus Harry Potter API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do ColorMagic and Harry Potter API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ColorMagic is callable with no signup, and Harry Potter API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ColorMagic and Harry Potter API from the browser?

Yes — both ColorMagic and Harry Potter API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are ColorMagic and Harry Potter API free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and Harry Potter API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.