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Colormind vs ShotOG

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

APIColormindNEW—ShotOGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Colormind vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Colormind or ShotOG?

On our scheduled checks, ShotOG leads on measured uptime — Colormind at —% versus ShotOG 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 ShotOG need an API key?

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

Can I call Colormind and ShotOG from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Colormind and ShotOG from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Colormind and ShotOG free for commercial use?

Colormind has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.