Covid-19 Datenhub vs LAPIS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Covid-19 Datenhub vs LAPIS: common questions
Which is more reliable, Covid-19 Datenhub or LAPIS?
Both are neck-and-neck — Covid-19 Datenhub and LAPIS 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, Covid-19 Datenhub or LAPIS?
LAPIS has the lower median latency in our checks — Covid-19 Datenhub responds in 789 ms versus LAPIS at 524 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 Covid-19 Datenhub and LAPIS need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Covid-19 Datenhub is callable with no signup, and LAPIS is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Covid-19 Datenhub and LAPIS from the browser?
Yes — both Covid-19 Datenhub and LAPIS 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 Covid-19 Datenhub and LAPIS free for commercial use?
Covid-19 Datenhub has unclear commercial terms, and LAPIS 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.