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Cutt.ly vs Image to Link

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

APICutt.lyNEW—Image to LinkNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cutt.ly vs Image to Link: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or Image to Link?

On our scheduled checks, Image to Link leads on measured uptime — Cutt.ly at —% versus Image to Link at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Cutt.ly and Image to Link need an API key?

Image to Link needs no key, while Cutt.ly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Image to Link first.

Can I call Cutt.ly and Image to Link from the browser?

Only Image to Link is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Cutt.ly needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Cutt.ly and Image to Link free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and Image to Link 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.