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Imgur vs SWAPI

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

APIImgurNEW—SWAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — Imgur at —% versus SWAPI 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 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.