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ReSmush.it vs Stromberg Quotes

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

APIReSmush.itHEALTHY93Stromberg QuotesHEALTHY60
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms4621989
P95 · ms29013628
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 limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ReSmush.it vs Stromberg Quotes: common questions

Which is more reliable, ReSmush.it or Stromberg Quotes?

Both are neck-and-neck — ReSmush.it and Stromberg Quotes each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, ReSmush.it or Stromberg Quotes?

ReSmush.it has the lower median latency in our checks — ReSmush.it responds in 462 ms versus Stromberg Quotes at 1989 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 ReSmush.it and Stromberg Quotes need an API key?

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

Can I call ReSmush.it and Stromberg Quotes from the browser?

Only Stromberg Quotes 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 Stromberg Quotes free for commercial use?

ReSmush.it has unclear commercial terms, and Stromberg Quotes 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.