Wallhaven vs Watchmode
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Wallhaven vs Watchmode: common questions
Which is more reliable, Wallhaven or Watchmode?
On our scheduled checks, Watchmode leads on measured uptime — Wallhaven at 82.4% versus Watchmode at 100% 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, Wallhaven or Watchmode?
Watchmode has the lower median latency in our checks — Wallhaven responds in 625 ms versus Watchmode at 554 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 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.