ColorMagic vs ShotOG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs ShotOG: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or ShotOG?
On our scheduled checks, ShotOG leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus ShotOG 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 ShotOG?
ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 267 ms versus ShotOG at 185 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 ShotOG need an API key?
ColorMagic needs no key, while ShotOG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ColorMagic first.
Can I call ColorMagic and ShotOG from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ColorMagic and ShotOG 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 ShotOG free for commercial use?
ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.