DigitalOcean Status vs ELI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs ELI: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or ELI?
Both are neck-and-neck — DigitalOcean Status and ELI each measure 99.02% 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, DigitalOcean Status or ELI?
DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 ms versus ELI at 591 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 DigitalOcean Status and ELI need an API key?
DigitalOcean Status needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DigitalOcean Status first.
Can I call DigitalOcean Status and ELI from the browser?
Yes — both DigitalOcean Status 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 DigitalOcean Status and ELI free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status 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.