Image to Link vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Image to Link vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, Image to Link or Piloterr?
Both are neck-and-neck — Image to Link and Piloterr each measure 100% 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, Image to Link or Piloterr?
Image to Link has the lower median latency in our checks — Image to Link responds in 281 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 Image to Link and Piloterr need an API key?
Image to Link needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Image to Link first.
Can I call Image to Link and Piloterr from the browser?
Only Image to Link is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Piloterr needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Image to Link and Piloterr free for commercial use?
Image to Link has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.