DownStatus vs Image to Link
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs Image to Link: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Image to Link?
On our scheduled checks, Image to Link leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Image to Link 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, DownStatus or Image to Link?
Image to Link has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Image to Link at 281 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 DownStatus and Image to Link need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and Image to Link is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and Image to Link from the browser?
Only Image to Link is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and Image to Link free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.