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Star Wars Databank vs Unsplash

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

APIStar Wars DatabankNEW—UnsplashNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
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

Star Wars Databank vs Unsplash: common questions

Which is more reliable, Star Wars Databank or Unsplash?

On our scheduled checks, Unsplash leads on measured uptime — Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank and Unsplash need an API key?

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

Can I call Star Wars Databank and Unsplash from the browser?

Yes — both Star Wars Databank and Unsplash send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Star Wars Databank and Unsplash free for commercial use?

Star Wars Databank 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.