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Image to Link vs PurgoMalum

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

APIImage to LinkNEW—PurgoMalumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Image to Link vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Image to Link or PurgoMalum?

On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — Image to Link at —% versus PurgoMalum 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 Image to Link and PurgoMalum need an API key?

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

Can I call Image to Link and PurgoMalum from the browser?

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

Are Image to Link and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?

Image to Link has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.