Colormind vs PHP-Noise

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
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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Colormind vs PHP-Noise: common questions

Which is more reliable, Colormind or PHP-Noise?

On our scheduled checks, PHP-Noise leads on measured uptime — Colormind at —% versus PHP-Noise 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 Colormind and PHP-Noise need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Colormind is callable with no signup, and PHP-Noise is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Colormind and PHP-Noise from the browser?

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

Are Colormind and PHP-Noise free for commercial use?

Colormind has unclear commercial terms, and PHP-Noise 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.