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PHP-Noise vs Wallhaven

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

APIPHP-NoiseHEALTHY88WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms915625
P95 · ms17853981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
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

PHP-Noise vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, PHP-Noise or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, PHP-Noise leads on measured uptime — PHP-Noise 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, PHP-Noise or Wallhaven?

Wallhaven has the lower median latency in our checks — PHP-Noise responds in 915 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 PHP-Noise and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call PHP-Noise and Wallhaven from the browser?

Only PHP-Noise 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 PHP-Noise and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

PHP-Noise 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.