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Screenshotlayer vs SWAPI GraphQL

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

APIScreenshotlayerNEW—SWAPI GraphQLNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Screenshotlayer vs SWAPI GraphQL: common questions

Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or SWAPI GraphQL?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI GraphQL leads on measured uptime — Screenshotlayer 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 Screenshotlayer and SWAPI GraphQL need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Screenshotlayer 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 Screenshotlayer and SWAPI GraphQL from the browser?

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

Are Screenshotlayer and SWAPI GraphQL free for commercial use?

Screenshotlayer 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.