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Microlink.io vs REST Countries

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

APIMicrolink.ioNEW—REST CountriesHEALTHY—
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 passMPL-2.0
Free tierFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)Unlimited
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)None published
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs REST Countries: common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or REST Countries?

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

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

Can I call Microlink.io and REST Countries from the browser?

Yes — both Microlink.io and REST Countries 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 REST Countries free for commercial use?

Microlink.io has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries 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.