Imgflip vs Medium

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree (get_memes is public; captioning needs a free account)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgflip vs Medium: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgflip or Medium?

On our scheduled checks, Medium leads on measured uptime — Imgflip at —% versus Medium 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 Imgflip and Medium need an API key?

Imgflip needs no key, while Medium requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Imgflip first.

Can I call Imgflip and Medium from the browser?

Yes — both Imgflip and Medium 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 Imgflip and Medium free for commercial use?

Imgflip has unclear commercial terms, and Medium 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.