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Abstract API vs ELI

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

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89ELIHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms700591
P95 · ms16561817
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Abstract API vs ELI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or ELI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and ELI each measure 99.02% 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.

Which is faster, Abstract API or ELI?

ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus ELI at 591 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Abstract API and ELI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Abstract API uses an API key and ELI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Abstract API and ELI from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and ELI 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 Abstract API and ELI free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and ELI 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.