Comparison

Katsau vs Microlink

See how Katsau compares to Microlink for URL metadata extraction, screenshots, and link previews.

4x

More requests per dollar

50%

Faster response times

5+

Exclusive features

Feature Comparison

FeatureKatsauMicrolink
Metadata Extraction
Extract Open Graph, Twitter Card, and meta tags
Favicon Retrieval
Get website favicons in multiple sizes
Screenshot API
Capture full-page screenshots
Tech Stack Detection
Identify technologies used by websites
Batch Processing
Process multiple URLs in one request
URL Monitoring
Track metadata changes over time
Webhook Notifications
Get notified when metadata changes
OG Image Generation
Generate Open Graph images dynamically
Content Classification
AI-powered content categorization
TypeScript SDK
Official TypeScript/JavaScript SDK
Response Caching
Intelligent caching for faster responses
Custom User-Agent
Set custom user-agent for requests

Pricing Comparison

PlanKatsauMicrolink
Free Tier500 requests/month100 requests/day
Starter$9/mo - 10K requests$24/mo - 10K requests
Pro$29/mo - 50K requests$99/mo - 50K requests
EnterpriseCustom pricingCustom pricing

Why Choose Katsau?

Better Value

Get more requests for less. Our Pro plan offers 4x more requests at half the price.

Faster Response Times

Average response time of 150ms vs 300ms. Built on edge infrastructure for speed.

More Features

URL monitoring, webhooks, batch processing, and tech detection included at no extra cost.

Enterprise Ready

SOC 2 compliant with 99.9% uptime SLA and dedicated support for enterprise customers.

API Response Comparison

KatsauClean & Modern
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "title": "Example",
    "description": "...",
    "image": "https://...",
    "favicon": "https://...",
    "siteName": "Example",
    "tech": ["React", "Next.js"]
  },
  "meta": {
    "requestId": "req_xxx",
    "cached": true,
    "responseTime": 45
  }
}
MicrolinkLegacy Format
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "title": "Example",
    "description": "...",
    "image": {
      "url": "https://..."
    },
    "logo": {
      "url": "https://..."
    }
  }
}

Easy Migration

Switching from Microlink? Our API is designed to be familiar. Here's how easy it is:

Microlink

GET https://api.microlink.io
    ?url=example.com

Katsau

GET https://api.katsau.com/v1/extract
    ?url=example.com
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY

Ready to Upgrade?

Get more features and better pricing with Katsau. Start with 1,000 free requests.