shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Star Wars Databank vs Wallhaven

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

APIStar Wars DatabankDYING55WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d28.4%82.4%
Uptime · 30d26.7%71.7%
P50 · ms260625
P95 · ms8803981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished45 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Star Wars Databank vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, Star Wars Databank or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, Wallhaven leads on measured uptime — Star Wars Databank at 28.4% 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, Star Wars Databank or Wallhaven?

Star Wars Databank has the lower median latency in our checks — Star Wars Databank responds in 260 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 Star Wars Databank and Wallhaven need an API key?

Star Wars Databank needs no key, while Wallhaven 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 Wallhaven from the browser?

Only Star Wars Databank 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 Star Wars Databank and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

Star Wars Databank 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.