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ThronesApi vs Wallhaven

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

APIThronesApiHEALTHY83WallhavenDYING82
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%82.4%
Uptime · 30d95.0%71.7%
P50 · ms890625
P95 · ms45933981
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

ThronesApi vs Wallhaven: common questions

Which is more reliable, ThronesApi or Wallhaven?

On our scheduled checks, ThronesApi leads on measured uptime — ThronesApi at 97.1% 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, ThronesApi or Wallhaven?

Wallhaven has the lower median latency in our checks — ThronesApi responds in 890 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 ThronesApi and Wallhaven need an API key?

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

Can I call ThronesApi and Wallhaven from the browser?

Only ThronesApi 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 ThronesApi and Wallhaven free for commercial use?

ThronesApi 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.