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Archive.org vs Octoparse Cloud

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

APIArchive.orgHEALTHY65Octoparse CloudHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d96.7%100%
P50 · ms8131422
P95 · ms27642882
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Archive.org vs Octoparse Cloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Octoparse Cloud?

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

Archive.org has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 813 ms versus Octoparse Cloud at 1422 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 Octoparse Cloud need an API key?

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

Can I call Archive.org and Octoparse Cloud from the browser?

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

Are Archive.org and Octoparse Cloud free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Octoparse Cloud 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.