ColorMagic vs IMDbOT
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs IMDbOT: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or IMDbOT?
On our scheduled checks, ColorMagic leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus IMDbOT at 0.0% 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 IMDbOT need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ColorMagic is callable with no signup, and IMDbOT is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ColorMagic and IMDbOT from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ColorMagic and IMDbOT from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ColorMagic and IMDbOT free for commercial use?
ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and IMDbOT 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.