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Apify vs Archive.org

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

APIApifyHEALTHY96Archive.orgHEALTHY65
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms381813
P95 · ms7652764
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

Apify vs Archive.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Archive.org?

On our scheduled checks, Apify leads on measured uptime — Apify at 100% versus Archive.org at 97.1% 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, Apify or Archive.org?

Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus Archive.org at 813 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 Apify and Archive.org need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Apify and Archive.org free for commercial use?

Apify 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.