Clockify API vs ELI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Clockify API vs ELI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Clockify API or ELI?
On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — Clockify API 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 Clockify API and ELI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Clockify API 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 Clockify API and ELI from the browser?
Yes — both Clockify API 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 Clockify API and ELI free for commercial use?
Clockify API 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.