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TheAudioDB vs Wallhaven

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

APITheAudioDBHEALTHY99WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%71.7%
P50 · ms195625
P95 · ms5623981
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

TheAudioDB vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, TheAudioDB or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, TheAudioDB leads on measured uptime — TheAudioDB 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, TheAudioDB or Wallhaven?

TheAudioDB has the lower median latency in our checks — TheAudioDB responds in 195 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 TheAudioDB and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call TheAudioDB and Wallhaven from the browser?

Only TheAudioDB 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 TheAudioDB and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

TheAudioDB 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.