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ReSmush.it vs SWAPI GraphQL

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

APIReSmush.itNEW—SWAPI GraphQLNEW—
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, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ReSmush.it vs SWAPI GraphQL: common questions

Which is more reliable, ReSmush.it or SWAPI GraphQL?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI GraphQL leads on measured uptime — ReSmush.it at —% versus SWAPI GraphQL 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 SWAPI GraphQL need an API key?

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

Can I call ReSmush.it and SWAPI GraphQL from the browser?

Only SWAPI GraphQL 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 SWAPI GraphQL free for commercial use?

ReSmush.it has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI GraphQL 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.