Image-Charts vs PaperClean

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Image-Charts vs PaperClean: common questions

Which is more reliable, Image-Charts or PaperClean?

On our scheduled checks, PaperClean leads on measured uptime — Image-Charts at —% versus PaperClean 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 PaperClean need an API key?

Image-Charts needs no key, while PaperClean requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Image-Charts first.

Can I call Image-Charts and PaperClean from the browser?

Only PaperClean 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 PaperClean free for commercial use?

Image-Charts has unclear commercial terms, and PaperClean 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.