Image-Charts vs UrlBae

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
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 UrlBae: common questions

Which is more reliable, Image-Charts or UrlBae?

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

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Image-Charts and UrlBae from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Image-Charts and UrlBae free for commercial use?

Image-Charts has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.