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Imgur vs SWAPI

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

APIImgurHEALTHY87SWAPIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms863541
P95 · ms3846974
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783512035
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgur vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or SWAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Imgur and SWAPI 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 SWAPI?

SWAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 863 ms versus SWAPI at 541 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 SWAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Imgur and SWAPI from the browser?

Only SWAPI 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 SWAPI free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI 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.