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Giphy vs ReSmush.it

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

APIGiphyREACHABLE—ReSmush.itNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedN/A — optimization service, not a dataset
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)
Rate limitRetry-After: 0sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Giphy vs ReSmush.it: common questions

Which is more reliable, Giphy or ReSmush.it?

On our scheduled checks, ReSmush.it leads on measured uptime — Giphy at —% versus ReSmush.it 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 Giphy and ReSmush.it need an API key?

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

Can I call Giphy and ReSmush.it from the browser?

Only Giphy 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 Giphy and ReSmush.it free for commercial use?

Giphy 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.