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Giphy vs Wallhaven

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

APIGiphyREACHABLE100WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms243625
P95 · ms10033981
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitRetry-After: 0s45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Giphy vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Giphy or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Giphy leads on measured uptime — Giphy at 100% versus Wallhaven at 82.4% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Giphy or Wallhaven?

Giphy has the lower median latency in our checks — Giphy responds in 243 ms versus Wallhaven at 625 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 Wallhaven need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Giphy uses an API key and Wallhaven 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 Wallhaven from the browser?

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

Are Giphy and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

Giphy has unclear commercial terms, and Wallhaven 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.