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ColorMagic vs Screenshotlayer

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

APIColorMagicNEW—ScreenshotlayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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 Screenshotlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Screenshotlayer?

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

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

Can I call ColorMagic and Screenshotlayer from the browser?

Only ColorMagic is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Screenshotlayer needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ColorMagic and Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotlayer 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.