ColorMagic vs xColors
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ColorMagic vs xColors: common questions
Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or xColors?
Both are neck-and-neck — ColorMagic and xColors each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, ColorMagic or xColors?
ColorMagic has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 399 ms versus xColors at 642 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 xColors need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ColorMagic is callable with no signup, and xColors is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ColorMagic and xColors from the browser?
Yes — both ColorMagic and xColors 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 xColors free for commercial use?
ColorMagic has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.