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ColorMagic vs Wallhaven

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

APIColorMagicHEALTHY92WallhavenHEALTHY82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.7%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms399619
P95 · ms29203981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ColorMagic vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, ColorMagic leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 100% versus Wallhaven at 82.7% 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 Wallhaven?

ColorMagic has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 399 ms versus Wallhaven at 619 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 Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call ColorMagic and Wallhaven from the browser?

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

Are ColorMagic and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and Wallhaven 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.