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Archive.org vs RuntimeBuzz Article API

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

APIArchive.orgHEALTHY65RuntimeBuzz Article APIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d96.7%100%
P50 · ms813539
P95 · ms27641222
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (rights vary per item)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Archive.org vs RuntimeBuzz Article API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or RuntimeBuzz Article API?

On our scheduled checks, RuntimeBuzz Article API leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 97.1% versus RuntimeBuzz Article API 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API?

RuntimeBuzz Article API has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 813 ms versus RuntimeBuzz Article API at 539 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API need an API key?

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

Can I call Archive.org and RuntimeBuzz Article API from the browser?

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

Are Archive.org and RuntimeBuzz Article API free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and RuntimeBuzz Article 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.