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Microlink.io vs New York Times

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

APIMicrolink.ioDEAD0New York TimesDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseN/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you passUnverified
Free tierFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)Free tier — 500 requests/day
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)500 requests/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs New York Times: common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or New York Times?

Both are neck-and-neck — Microlink.io and New York Times each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Microlink.io and New York Times need an API key?

Microlink.io needs no key, while New York Times requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Microlink.io first.

Can I call Microlink.io and New York Times from the browser?

Yes — both Microlink.io and New York Times 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 New York Times free for commercial use?

Microlink.io has unclear commercial terms, and New York Times 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.