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Imgur vs Lorem Picsum

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

APIImgurHEALTHY87Lorem PicsumHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms863193
P95 · ms3846904
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedImages sourced from Unsplash
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgur vs Lorem Picsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or Lorem Picsum?

Both are neck-and-neck — Imgur and Lorem Picsum each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Imgur or Lorem Picsum?

Lorem Picsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 863 ms versus Lorem Picsum at 193 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 Imgur and Lorem Picsum need an API key?

Lorem Picsum needs no key, while Imgur requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lorem Picsum first.

Can I call Imgur and Lorem Picsum from the browser?

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

Are Imgur and Lorem Picsum free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Lorem Picsum 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.