ColorMagic vs Openwhyd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs Openwhyd: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Openwhyd?
On our scheduled checks, Openwhyd leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus Openwhyd at 97.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, ColorMagic or Openwhyd?
Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 267 ms versus Openwhyd at 141 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 Openwhyd need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ColorMagic is callable with no signup, and Openwhyd is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ColorMagic and Openwhyd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ColorMagic and Openwhyd 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 Openwhyd free for commercial use?
ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.