shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Microlink.io vs RSS2JSON

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

APIMicrolink.ioNEW—RSS2JSONNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
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 — limits not published
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs RSS2JSON: common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or RSS2JSON?

On our scheduled checks, RSS2JSON leads on measured uptime — Microlink.io at —% versus RSS2JSON 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 RSS2JSON need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Microlink.io is callable with no signup, and RSS2JSON is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Microlink.io and RSS2JSON from the browser?

Yes — both Microlink.io and RSS2JSON 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 RSS2JSON free for commercial use?

Microlink.io has unclear commercial terms, and RSS2JSON 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.