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ColorMagic vs Harry Potter API

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

APIColorMagicHEALTHY91Harry Potter APIHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms399202
P95 · ms2920864
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
operationalpartialdownno data

ColorMagic vs Harry Potter API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Harry Potter API?

Both are neck-and-neck — ColorMagic and Harry Potter API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, ColorMagic or Harry Potter API?

Harry Potter API has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 399 ms versus Harry Potter API at 202 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

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.