Image-Charts vs Keyvalue
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Image-Charts vs Keyvalue: common questions
Which is more reliable, Image-Charts or Keyvalue?
On our scheduled checks, Image-Charts leads on measured uptime — Image-Charts at 99.02% versus Keyvalue at 86.3% 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, Image-Charts or Keyvalue?
Image-Charts has the lower median latency in our checks — Image-Charts responds in 80 ms versus Keyvalue at 855 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 Image-Charts and Keyvalue need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Image-Charts is callable with no signup, and Keyvalue is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Image-Charts and Keyvalue from the browser?
Only Keyvalue 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 Keyvalue free for commercial use?
Image-Charts has unclear commercial terms, and Keyvalue 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.