Archive.org vs REST Countries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Archive.org vs REST Countries: common questions
Which is more reliable, Archive.org or REST Countries?
On our scheduled checks, REST Countries leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 98.3% versus REST Countries 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 REST Countries?
REST Countries has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 630 ms versus REST Countries at 274 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 REST Countries need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Archive.org is callable with no signup, and REST Countries is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Archive.org and REST Countries from the browser?
Yes — both Archive.org and REST Countries 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 REST Countries free for commercial use?
Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.