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Microlink.io vs Florida Man

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

APIMicrolink.ioNEW—Florida ManNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseN/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you passMIT (repository license)
Free tierFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)Free — static JSON on GitHub Pages, no key
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)Unpublished (served via GitHub Pages)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs Florida Man: common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or Florida Man?

On our scheduled checks, Florida Man leads on measured uptime — Microlink.io at —% versus Florida Man 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 Microlink.io and Florida Man need an API key?

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

Can I call Microlink.io and Florida Man from the browser?

Yes — both Microlink.io and Florida Man 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 Microlink.io and Florida Man free for commercial use?

Microlink.io has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.