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Simkl vs Wallhaven

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

APISimklNEW—WallhavenNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseSimkl terms — user-contributed dataUnverified
Free tierFree read routes; client_id for searchFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit1 req/s documented45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Simkl vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Simkl or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Wallhaven leads on measured uptime — Simkl at —% versus Wallhaven 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 Simkl and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call Simkl and Wallhaven from the browser?

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

Are Simkl and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

Simkl 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.