Photography & Image APIs Terms Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of free tiers, rate limits, and usage restrictions for 4 photography & image apis.
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| API | Free Tier | Rate Limit | Commercial | Attribution | Auth | CORS | Caching | Notable Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screenshotlayer | 100 snapshots/month verified 2026-08-01 | 100 snapshots/month (free) | ✕ | Req | API Key (query parameter) | Yes | Yes | Free plan: HTTP only, no full-page captures, no custom viewport |
| Unsplash | 50 requests/hour (demo), 1,000/hour once approved for production verified 2026-08-01 | 50 requests/hour (demo), 1,000/hour (production) | ✓ | Req | API Key (header) or OAuth2 | Yes | Yes | Must use Unsplash image URLs (no re-hosting); must trigger download endpoint for tracking |
| Flickr API | Not verified — check the provider | Not verified | ✓ | Req | API Key (query parameter) or OAuth | Yes | Yes | Photo usage depends on individual photo license; not all photos are free to use |
| Imgur API | Not verified — check the provider | Not verified | ✓ | No | Client ID (header) or OAuth2 | Yes | Yes | Commercial API access may require approval; no NSFW content allowed in commercial use |
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Last updated: 2026-04