Dev.to vs ELI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Dev.to vs ELI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Dev.to or ELI?
On our scheduled checks, Dev.to leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at 100% versus ELI at 98.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Dev.to or ELI?
Dev.to has the lower median latency in our checks — Dev.to responds in 306 ms versus ELI at 655 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 Dev.to and ELI need an API key?
Dev.to needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Dev.to first.
Can I call Dev.to and ELI from the browser?
Yes — both Dev.to 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 Dev.to and ELI free for commercial use?
Dev.to 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.