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Lorem Picsum vs Wallhaven

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

APILorem PicsumHEALTHY99WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms193625
P95 · ms9043981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseImages sourced from UnsplashUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lorem Picsum vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lorem Picsum or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Lorem Picsum leads on measured uptime — Lorem Picsum at 100% versus Wallhaven at 82.4% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Lorem Picsum or Wallhaven?

Lorem Picsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Lorem Picsum responds in 193 ms versus Wallhaven at 625 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 Lorem Picsum and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call Lorem Picsum and Wallhaven from the browser?

Only Lorem Picsum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Wallhaven needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lorem Picsum and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

Lorem Picsum has unclear commercial terms, and Wallhaven 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.