Wallhaven vs xColors
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Wallhaven vs xColors: common questions
Which is more reliable, Wallhaven or xColors?
On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — Wallhaven at 82.4% versus xColors 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 xColors?
Wallhaven has the lower median latency in our checks — Wallhaven responds in 625 ms versus xColors at 642 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 xColors need an API key?
xColors needs no key, while Wallhaven requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for xColors first.
Can I call Wallhaven and xColors from the browser?
Only xColors 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 xColors free for commercial use?
Wallhaven 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.