APIClaw vs ELI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs ELI: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or ELI?
On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus ELI at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, APIClaw or ELI?
ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus ELI at 655 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 APIClaw and ELI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw 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 APIClaw and ELI from the browser?
Yes — both APIClaw 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 APIClaw and ELI free for commercial use?
APIClaw 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.