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Bacon Ipsum vs ELI

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

APIBacon IpsumNEW—ELINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bacon Ipsum vs ELI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bacon Ipsum or ELI?

On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — Bacon Ipsum at —% versus ELI at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Bacon Ipsum and ELI need an API key?

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

Can I call Bacon Ipsum and ELI from the browser?

Yes — both Bacon Ipsum 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 Bacon Ipsum and ELI free for commercial use?

Bacon Ipsum 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.