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Ambee vs Archive.org

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

APIAmbeeNEW—Archive.orgNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (rights vary per item)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Ambee vs Archive.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, Ambee or Archive.org?

On our scheduled checks, Archive.org leads on measured uptime — Ambee at —% versus Archive.org 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 Ambee and Archive.org need an API key?

Archive.org needs no key, while Ambee requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Archive.org first.

Can I call Ambee and Archive.org from the browser?

Only Archive.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Ambee needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Ambee and Archive.org free for commercial use?

Ambee has unclear commercial terms, and Archive.org 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.