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ReSmush.it vs Star Wars Databank

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

APIReSmush.itNEW—Star Wars DatabankNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseN/A — optimization service, not a datasetUnverified
Free tierFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ReSmush.it vs Star Wars Databank: common questions

Which is more reliable, ReSmush.it or Star Wars Databank?

On our scheduled checks, Star Wars Databank leads on measured uptime — ReSmush.it at —% versus Star Wars Databank 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 ReSmush.it and Star Wars Databank need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ReSmush.it is callable with no signup, and Star Wars Databank is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ReSmush.it and Star Wars Databank from the browser?

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

Are ReSmush.it and Star Wars Databank free for commercial use?

ReSmush.it has unclear commercial terms, and Star Wars Databank 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.