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Episodate vs Imgur

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

APIEpisodateNEW—ImgurNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Episodate vs Imgur: common questions

Which is more reliable, Episodate or Imgur?

On our scheduled checks, Imgur leads on measured uptime — Episodate at —% versus Imgur 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 Episodate and Imgur need an API key?

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

Can I call Episodate and Imgur from the browser?

Only Episodate 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 Episodate and Imgur free for commercial use?

Episodate 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.