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Imgur vs Watchmode

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

APIImgurNEW—WatchmodeREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedWatchmode terms
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — 1,000 req/month
Rate limitUnpublished1,000 req/month (free tier)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Imgur vs Watchmode: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or Watchmode?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Imgur uses an API key and Watchmode uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Imgur and Watchmode from the browser?

Only Watchmode 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 Watchmode free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and Watchmode 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.