ColorMagic vs SWAPI GraphQL

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d83.9%100%
Uptime · 30d51.7%100%
P50 · ms267570
P95 · ms30702101
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ColorMagic vs SWAPI GraphQL: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or SWAPI GraphQL?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI GraphQL leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus SWAPI GraphQL 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 SWAPI GraphQL?

ColorMagic has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 267 ms versus SWAPI GraphQL at 570 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 SWAPI GraphQL need an API key?

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

Can I call ColorMagic and SWAPI GraphQL from the browser?

Only SWAPI GraphQL 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 SWAPI GraphQL free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI GraphQL 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.