Screenshotlayer vs Wallhaven
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Screenshotlayer vs Wallhaven: common questions
Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or Wallhaven?
On our scheduled checks, Screenshotlayer leads on measured uptime — Screenshotlayer at 100% versus Wallhaven at 82.4% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Screenshotlayer or Wallhaven?
Screenshotlayer has the lower median latency in our checks — Screenshotlayer responds in 458 ms versus Wallhaven at 625 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 Screenshotlayer and Wallhaven need an API key?
Screenshotlayer needs no key, while Wallhaven requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Screenshotlayer first.
Can I call Screenshotlayer and Wallhaven from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Screenshotlayer and Wallhaven from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Screenshotlayer and Wallhaven free for commercial use?
Screenshotlayer has unclear commercial terms, and Wallhaven 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.