Imgur vs Openwhyd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Imgur vs Openwhyd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Imgur or Openwhyd?
On our scheduled checks, Imgur leads on measured uptime — Imgur at 100% versus Openwhyd at 98.0% 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, Imgur or Openwhyd?
Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 863 ms versus Openwhyd at 219 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 Openwhyd need an API key?
Openwhyd needs no key, while Imgur requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Openwhyd first.
Can I call Imgur and Openwhyd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Imgur and Openwhyd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Imgur and Openwhyd free for commercial use?
Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.