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The Null Pointer API vs Web3 Storage API

Two free Cloud Storage & File Sharing APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose The Null Pointer API if you want to start without an API key.
  • Choose Web3 Storage API if you want to call it from browser JavaScript.

Side by side

The Null Pointer APIWeb3 Storage API
What it doesNo-bullshit file hosting and URL shortening service.File Sharing and Storage for Free with 1TB Space.
Provider0x0.stweb3.storage
API keyNot neededRequired
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)UnknownYes
Status todayOnline · 677 msLast check failed
Uptime (30 days)UpDown
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
The Null Pointer docs ↗Web3 Storage docs ↗

About each API

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key.
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

The Null Pointer vs Web3 Storage FAQ

Which needs an API key, The Null Pointer API or Web3 Storage API?

Web3 Storage API requires an API key; The Null Pointer API doesn't, so The Null Pointer API is quicker to try.

Which can I call from the browser?

Web3 Storage API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly. Call the other from a server.

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