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Episodate vs Wallhaven

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

APIEpisodateHEALTHY88WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms867625
P95 · ms17083981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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

Episodate vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Episodate or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Episodate leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 99.02% 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, Episodate or Wallhaven?

Wallhaven has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 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 Episodate and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call Episodate and Wallhaven from the browser?

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

Are Episodate and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

Episodate 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.