ColorMagic vs Star Wars Databank

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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 Star Wars Databank: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Star Wars Databank?

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

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

Can I call ColorMagic and Star Wars Databank from the browser?

Yes — both ColorMagic and Star Wars Databank send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are ColorMagic and Star Wars Databank free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and Star Wars Databank 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.