EmojiHub vs Imgur

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms664863
P95 · ms15483846
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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EmojiHub vs Imgur: common questions

Which is more reliable, EmojiHub or Imgur?

Both are neck-and-neck — EmojiHub and Imgur 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, EmojiHub or Imgur?

EmojiHub has the lower median latency in our checks — EmojiHub responds in 664 ms versus Imgur at 863 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 EmojiHub and Imgur need an API key?

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

Can I call EmojiHub and Imgur from the browser?

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

Are EmojiHub and Imgur free for commercial use?

EmojiHub has unclear commercial terms, and Imgur 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.