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Datasette vs Microlink.io

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

APIDatasetteNEW—Microlink.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedN/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you pass
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)
Rate limitUnpublishedFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Datasette vs Microlink.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datasette or Microlink.io?

On our scheduled checks, Microlink.io leads on measured uptime — Datasette at —% versus Microlink.io 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 Datasette and Microlink.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Datasette is callable with no signup, and Microlink.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Datasette and Microlink.io from the browser?

Yes — both Datasette and Microlink.io 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 Datasette and Microlink.io free for commercial use?

Datasette has unclear commercial terms, and Microlink.io 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.