Archive.org vs Nobel Prize

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d96.7%100%
P50 · ms81372
P95 · ms27642032
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (rights vary per item)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Archive.org vs Nobel Prize: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Nobel Prize?

On our scheduled checks, Nobel Prize leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 97.1% versus Nobel Prize 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 Nobel Prize?

Nobel Prize has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 813 ms versus Nobel Prize at 72 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 Nobel Prize need an API key?

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

Can I call Archive.org and Nobel Prize from the browser?

Yes — both Archive.org and Nobel Prize 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 Nobel Prize free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Nobel Prize 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.