ColorMagic vs Screenshotlayer
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs Screenshotlayer: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Screenshotlayer?
On our scheduled checks, Screenshotlayer leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus Screenshotlayer at 100% 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 Screenshotlayer?
ColorMagic has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 267 ms versus Screenshotlayer at 301 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 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?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ColorMagic and Screenshotlayer 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 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.