ShotOG vs xColors
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ShotOG vs xColors: common questions
Which is more reliable, ShotOG or xColors?
Both are neck-and-neck — ShotOG and xColors 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 xColors?
ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — ShotOG responds in 185 ms versus xColors at 444 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 xColors need an API key?
xColors needs no key, while ShotOG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for xColors first.
Can I call ShotOG and xColors from the browser?
Only xColors 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 xColors free for commercial use?
ShotOG has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.