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Wallhaven vs Watchmode

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

APIWallhavenNEW—WatchmodeREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedWatchmode terms
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — 1,000 req/month
Rate limit45 req/window · 44 remaining1,000 req/month (free tier)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Wallhaven vs Watchmode: common questions

Which is more reliable, Wallhaven or Watchmode?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Wallhaven uses an API key and Watchmode uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Wallhaven and Watchmode from the browser?

Only Watchmode 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 Wallhaven and Watchmode free for commercial use?

Wallhaven has unclear commercial terms, and Watchmode 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.