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Openwhyd vs The Color API

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

APIOpenwhydNEW—The Color APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Openwhyd vs The Color API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Openwhyd or The Color API?

On our scheduled checks, The Color API leads on measured uptime — Openwhyd at —% versus The Color API 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 Openwhyd and The Color API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Openwhyd is callable with no signup, and The Color API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Openwhyd and The Color API from the browser?

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

Are Openwhyd and The Color API free for commercial use?

Openwhyd has unclear commercial terms, and The Color API 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.