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DownStatus vs eLife Sciences API

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

APIDownStatusNEW—eLife Sciences APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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 —% versus eLife Sciences API 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 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?

Yes — both DownStatus and eLife Sciences API 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 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.