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Deezer vs Wallhaven

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

APIDeezerHEALTHY78WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms232625
P95 · ms9733981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
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

Deezer vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deezer or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Deezer leads on measured uptime — Deezer 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, Deezer or Wallhaven?

Deezer has the lower median latency in our checks — Deezer responds in 232 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 Deezer and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call Deezer and Wallhaven from the browser?

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

Deezer 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.