Image-Charts vs jsDelivr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Image-Charts vs jsDelivr: common questions
Which is more reliable, Image-Charts or jsDelivr?
On our scheduled checks, jsDelivr leads on measured uptime — Image-Charts at —% versus jsDelivr 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 Image-Charts and jsDelivr need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Image-Charts is callable with no signup, and jsDelivr is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Image-Charts and jsDelivr from the browser?
Only jsDelivr is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Image-Charts needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Image-Charts and jsDelivr free for commercial use?
Image-Charts has unclear commercial terms, and jsDelivr 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.