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Giphy vs MediaCaption API

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

APIGiphyREACHABLE100MediaCaption APIDOCS OK100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2381062
P95 · ms10031062
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required10 credits when you sign up
Rate limitRetry-After: 0s60 req/min
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-18
operationalpartialdownno data

Giphy vs MediaCaption API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Giphy or MediaCaption API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Giphy and MediaCaption API 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, Giphy or MediaCaption API?

Giphy has the lower median latency in our checks — Giphy responds in 238 ms versus MediaCaption API at 1062 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 Giphy and MediaCaption API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Giphy uses an API key and MediaCaption API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Giphy and MediaCaption API from the browser?

Yes — both Giphy and MediaCaption API 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 Giphy and MediaCaption API free for commercial use?

Giphy has unclear commercial terms, and MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.