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SWAPI vs Wallhaven

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

APISWAPIHEALTHY91WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms541625
P95 · ms9743981
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 178351203545 req/window · 44 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SWAPI vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, SWAPI or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — SWAPI at 100% 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, SWAPI or Wallhaven?

SWAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — SWAPI responds in 541 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 SWAPI and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call SWAPI and Wallhaven from the browser?

Only SWAPI 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 SWAPI and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

SWAPI 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.