Archive.org vs University of Oslo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Archive.org vs University of Oslo: common questions
Which is more reliable, Archive.org or University of Oslo?
Both are neck-and-neck — Archive.org and University of Oslo each measure 98.3% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Archive.org or University of Oslo?
Archive.org has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 630 ms versus University of Oslo at 1232 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 University of Oslo need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Archive.org is callable with no signup, and University of Oslo is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Archive.org and University of Oslo from the browser?
Yes — both Archive.org and University of Oslo 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 University of Oslo free for commercial use?
Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and University of Oslo 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.