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Imgur vs PixMind API

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

APIImgurHEALTHY89PixMind APIREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%—%
Uptime · 30d100%—%
P50 · ms533—
P95 · ms3846—
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-09-09
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Imgur vs PixMind API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or PixMind API?

On our scheduled checks, PixMind API leads on measured uptime — Imgur at 100% versus PixMind API 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 Imgur and PixMind API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Imgur uses an API key and PixMind 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 PixMind API from the browser?

Only PixMind 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 PixMind API free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and PixMind API 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.