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CEORater API vs MedlinePlus Genetics

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

APICEORater APINEW—MedlinePlus GeneticsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CEORater API vs MedlinePlus Genetics: common questions

Which is more reliable, CEORater API or MedlinePlus Genetics?

On our scheduled checks, MedlinePlus Genetics leads on measured uptime — CEORater API at —% versus MedlinePlus Genetics 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 CEORater API and MedlinePlus Genetics need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — CEORater API is callable with no signup, and MedlinePlus Genetics is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call CEORater API and MedlinePlus Genetics from the browser?

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

Are CEORater API and MedlinePlus Genetics free for commercial use?

CEORater API has unclear commercial terms, and MedlinePlus Genetics 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.