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Screenshotlayer vs Unsplash

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

APIScreenshotlayerNEW—UnsplashNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Screenshotlayer vs Unsplash: common questions

Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or Unsplash?

On our scheduled checks, Unsplash leads on measured uptime — Screenshotlayer at —% versus Unsplash 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 Unsplash need an API key?

Screenshotlayer needs no key, while Unsplash requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Screenshotlayer first.

Can I call Screenshotlayer and Unsplash from the browser?

Only Unsplash 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 Unsplash free for commercial use?

Screenshotlayer has unclear commercial terms, and Unsplash 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.