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Imgur vs Star Wars Databank

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

APIImgurHEALTHY87Star Wars DatabankDYING55
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%28.4%
Uptime · 30d100%26.7%
P50 · ms863260
P95 · ms3846880
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
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 Star Wars Databank: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or Star Wars Databank?

On our scheduled checks, Imgur leads on measured uptime — Imgur at 100% versus Star Wars Databank at 28.4% 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 Star Wars Databank?

Star Wars Databank has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 863 ms versus Star Wars Databank at 260 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 Star Wars Databank need an API key?

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

Can I call Imgur and Star Wars Databank from the browser?

Only Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Star Wars Databank 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.