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Archive.org vs BuyWhere

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

APIArchive.orgHEALTHY65BuyWhereHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%99.02%
Uptime · 30d96.7%100%
P50 · ms813440
P95 · ms27641901
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (rights vary per item)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Archive.org vs BuyWhere: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or BuyWhere?

On our scheduled checks, BuyWhere leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 97.1% versus BuyWhere at 99.02% 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, Archive.org or BuyWhere?

BuyWhere has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 813 ms versus BuyWhere at 440 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 Archive.org and BuyWhere need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Archive.org and BuyWhere free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and BuyWhere 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.