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Imgur vs xColors

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

APIImgurHEALTHY87xColorsHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms863642
P95 · ms38461161
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
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Imgur vs xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or xColors?

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

xColors has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgur responds in 863 ms versus xColors at 642 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 xColors need an API key?

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

Can I call Imgur and xColors from the browser?

Only xColors 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 xColors free for commercial use?

Imgur has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.