ClinicalTrials.gov vs NHL Records and Stats

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms138226
P95 · ms35331239
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ClinicalTrials.gov vs NHL Records and Stats: common questions

Which is more reliable, ClinicalTrials.gov or NHL Records and Stats?

Both are neck-and-neck — ClinicalTrials.gov and NHL Records and Stats each measure 100% 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, ClinicalTrials.gov or NHL Records and Stats?

ClinicalTrials.gov has the lower median latency in our checks — ClinicalTrials.gov responds in 138 ms versus NHL Records and Stats at 226 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 ClinicalTrials.gov and NHL Records and Stats need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ClinicalTrials.gov is callable with no signup, and NHL Records and Stats is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ClinicalTrials.gov and NHL Records and Stats from the browser?

Only ClinicalTrials.gov is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NHL Records and Stats needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ClinicalTrials.gov and NHL Records and Stats free for commercial use?

ClinicalTrials.gov has unclear commercial terms, and NHL Records and Stats 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.