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Archive.org vs Microlink.io

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

APIArchive.orgNEW—Microlink.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (rights vary per item)N/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you pass
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)
Rate limitUnpublishedFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Archive.org vs Microlink.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Microlink.io?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Archive.org is callable with no signup, and Microlink.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Archive.org and Microlink.io from the browser?

Yes — both Archive.org and Microlink.io 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 Microlink.io free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Microlink.io 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.