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Imgur vs Stromberg Quotes

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

APIImgurHEALTHY87Stromberg QuotesHEALTHY60
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms8631989
P95 · ms38463628
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgur vs Stromberg Quotes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or Stromberg Quotes?

Both are neck-and-neck — Imgur and Stromberg Quotes 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 Stromberg Quotes?

Imgur has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 863 ms versus Stromberg Quotes at 1989 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 Stromberg Quotes need an API key?

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

Can I call Imgur and Stromberg Quotes from the browser?

Only Stromberg Quotes 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 Stromberg Quotes free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Stromberg Quotes 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.