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Wallhaven vs xColors

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

APIWallhavenNEW—xColorsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit45 req/window · 44 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Wallhaven vs xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, Wallhaven or xColors?

On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — Wallhaven 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 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.