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Apify vs Zenodo

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

APIApifyHEALTHY96ZenodoHEALTHY59
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3811698
P95 · ms7654935
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished30 req/window · 29 remaining · resets 1783516620
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Apify vs Zenodo: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Zenodo?

On our scheduled checks, Apify leads on measured uptime — Apify at 100% versus Zenodo at 99.02% 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, Apify or Zenodo?

Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus Zenodo at 1698 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 Apify and Zenodo need an API key?

Zenodo needs no key, while Apify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Zenodo first.

Can I call Apify and Zenodo from the browser?

Only Zenodo is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Apify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Apify and Zenodo free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Zenodo 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.