ShotOG vs The Color API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ShotOG vs The Color API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ShotOG or The Color API?
Both are neck-and-neck — ShotOG and The Color API 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, ShotOG or The Color API?
ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — ShotOG responds in 185 ms versus The Color API at 323 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 ShotOG and The Color API need an API key?
The Color API needs no key, while ShotOG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for The Color API first.
Can I call ShotOG and The Color API from the browser?
Only The Color API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ShotOG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ShotOG and The Color API free for commercial use?
ShotOG has unclear commercial terms, and The Color API 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.