Giphy vs Unsplash
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Giphy vs Unsplash: common questions
Which is more reliable, Giphy or Unsplash?
On our scheduled checks, Unsplash leads on measured uptime — Giphy at —% versus Unsplash 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 Unsplash need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Giphy uses an API key and Unsplash 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 Unsplash from the browser?
Yes — both Giphy and Unsplash 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 Unsplash free for commercial use?
Giphy has unclear commercial terms, and Unsplash 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.