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Archive.org vs IBM X-Force Exchange API

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

APIArchive.orgHEALTHY69IBM X-Force Exchange APIHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.3%96.7%
Uptime · 30d100%93.3%
P50 · ms630198
P95 · ms30681401
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (rights vary per item)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Archive.org vs IBM X-Force Exchange API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or IBM X-Force Exchange API?

On our scheduled checks, Archive.org leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 98.3% versus IBM X-Force Exchange API at 96.7% 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 IBM X-Force Exchange API?

IBM X-Force Exchange API has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 630 ms versus IBM X-Force Exchange API at 198 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 IBM X-Force Exchange API need an API key?

Archive.org needs no key, while IBM X-Force Exchange API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Archive.org first.

Can I call Archive.org and IBM X-Force Exchange API from the browser?

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

Are Archive.org and IBM X-Force Exchange API free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and IBM X-Force Exchange API 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.