Colormind vs Wallhaven

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms362625
P95 · ms22403981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSnoyes
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
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Colormind vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Colormind or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Colormind leads on measured uptime — Colormind at 100% versus Wallhaven at 82.4% 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, Colormind or Wallhaven?

Colormind has the lower median latency in our checks — Colormind responds in 362 ms versus Wallhaven at 625 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 Colormind and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call Colormind and Wallhaven from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Colormind and Wallhaven 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 Wallhaven free for commercial use?

Colormind 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.