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Unsplash vs xColors

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

APIUnsplashNEW—xColorsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Unsplash vs xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, Unsplash or xColors?

On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — Unsplash at —% versus xColors 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 Unsplash and xColors need an API key?

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

Can I call Unsplash and xColors from the browser?

Yes — both Unsplash and xColors 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 Unsplash and xColors free for commercial use?

Unsplash has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.