Imgflip vs Memesio

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms236558
P95 · ms10821216
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree (get_memes is public; captioning needs a free account)Public metadata endpoints keyless; generation needs an API key
Rate limitUnpublished80 req/window · 79 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgflip vs Memesio: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgflip or Memesio?

On our scheduled checks, Imgflip leads on measured uptime — Imgflip at 100% versus Memesio at 94.1% 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, Imgflip or Memesio?

Imgflip has the lower median latency in our checks — Imgflip responds in 236 ms versus Memesio at 558 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 Imgflip and Memesio need an API key?

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

Can I call Imgflip and Memesio from the browser?

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

Are Imgflip and Memesio free for commercial use?

Imgflip has unclear commercial terms, and Memesio 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.