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Fanart.tv vs ReSmush.it

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

APIFanart.tvREACHABLE100ReSmush.itHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms464462
P95 · ms7942901
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseFanart.tv terms — user-contributed artN/A — optimization service, not a dataset
Free tierFree personal API keyFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Fanart.tv vs ReSmush.it: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or ReSmush.it?

Both are neck-and-neck — Fanart.tv and ReSmush.it 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, Fanart.tv or ReSmush.it?

ReSmush.it has the lower median latency in our checks — Fanart.tv responds in 464 ms versus ReSmush.it at 462 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 Fanart.tv and ReSmush.it need an API key?

ReSmush.it needs no key, while Fanart.tv requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ReSmush.it first.

Can I call Fanart.tv and ReSmush.it from the browser?

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

Are Fanart.tv and ReSmush.it free for commercial use?

Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and ReSmush.it 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.