Episodate vs xColors
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs xColors: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or xColors?
Both are neck-and-neck — Episodate and xColors 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, Episodate or xColors?
xColors has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 652 ms versus xColors at 203 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 xColors need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Episodate is callable with no signup, and xColors is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Episodate and xColors from the browser?
Yes — both Episodate and xColors send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Episodate and xColors free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.