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Imgur vs Screenshotlayer

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

APIImgurNEW—ScreenshotlayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgur vs Screenshotlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or Screenshotlayer?

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

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

Can I call Imgur and Screenshotlayer from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Imgur and Screenshotlayer 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 Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotlayer 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.