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Imgur vs MediaCaption API

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

APIImgurNEW87MediaCaption APIDOCS OK100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms10351062
P95 · ms14741062
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required10 credits when you sign up
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/min
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-18
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgur vs MediaCaption API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or MediaCaption API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Imgur and MediaCaption API 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 MediaCaption API?

Imgur has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 1035 ms versus MediaCaption API at 1062 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 MediaCaption API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Imgur uses an API key and MediaCaption API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Imgur and MediaCaption API from the browser?

Only MediaCaption API 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 MediaCaption API free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.