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Lorem Picsum vs shutterstock

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

APILorem PicsumNEW—shutterstockNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseImages sourced from UnsplashUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Lorem Picsum vs shutterstock: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lorem Picsum or shutterstock?

On our scheduled checks, shutterstock leads on measured uptime — Lorem Picsum at —% versus shutterstock 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 Lorem Picsum and shutterstock need an API key?

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

Can I call Lorem Picsum and shutterstock from the browser?

Yes — both Lorem Picsum and shutterstock send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Lorem Picsum and shutterstock free for commercial use?

Lorem Picsum has unclear commercial terms, and shutterstock 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.