Archive.org vs Gladia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Archive.org vs Gladia: common questions
Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Gladia?
On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 97.1% versus Gladia at 100% 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 Gladia?
Archive.org has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 813 ms versus Gladia at 1203 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 Gladia need an API key?
Archive.org needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Archive.org first.
Can I call Archive.org and Gladia from the browser?
Yes — both Archive.org and Gladia send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Archive.org and Gladia free for commercial use?
Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Gladia 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.