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DownStatus vs eLife Sciences API

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

APIDownStatusDYING73eLife Sciences APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d60.8%100%
Uptime · 30d33.3%100%
P50 · ms589409
P95 · ms12951039
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DownStatus vs eLife Sciences API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or eLife Sciences API?

On our scheduled checks, eLife Sciences API leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus eLife Sciences API at 100% 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, DownStatus or eLife Sciences API?

eLife Sciences API has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus eLife Sciences API at 409 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 DownStatus and eLife Sciences API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and eLife Sciences API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DownStatus and eLife Sciences API from the browser?

Only eLife Sciences API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are DownStatus and eLife Sciences API free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and eLife Sciences API 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.