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ColorMagic vs shutterstock

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

APIColorMagicDYING82shutterstockDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d83.9%0.0%
Uptime · 30d51.7%0.0%
P50 · ms267—
P95 · ms3070—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ColorMagic vs shutterstock: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or shutterstock?

On our scheduled checks, ColorMagic leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus shutterstock at 0.0% 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 shutterstock need an API key?

ColorMagic needs no key, while shutterstock requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ColorMagic first.

Can I call ColorMagic and shutterstock from the browser?

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

Are ColorMagic and shutterstock free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and shutterstock 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.