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SWAPI GraphQL vs The Color API

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

APISWAPI GraphQLNEW—The Color APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SWAPI GraphQL vs The Color API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SWAPI GraphQL or The Color API?

On our scheduled checks, The Color API leads on measured uptime — SWAPI GraphQL at —% versus The Color API 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 SWAPI GraphQL and The Color API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — SWAPI GraphQL is callable with no signup, and The Color API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call SWAPI GraphQL and The Color API from the browser?

Yes — both SWAPI GraphQL and The Color API 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 SWAPI GraphQL and The Color API free for commercial use?

SWAPI GraphQL 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.