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ColorMagic vs MCU Countdown

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

APIColorMagicNEW—MCU CountdownNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (movie data from TMDB)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ColorMagic vs MCU Countdown: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or MCU Countdown?

On our scheduled checks, MCU Countdown leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at —% versus MCU Countdown 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 MCU Countdown need an API key?

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

Can I call ColorMagic and MCU Countdown from the browser?

Yes — both ColorMagic and MCU Countdown 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 MCU Countdown free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and MCU Countdown 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.