ELI vs Hoppscotch
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs Hoppscotch: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or Hoppscotch?
On our scheduled checks, Hoppscotch leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% versus Hoppscotch 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, ELI or Hoppscotch?
Hoppscotch has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 ms versus Hoppscotch at 552 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 ELI and Hoppscotch need an API key?
Hoppscotch needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Hoppscotch first.
Can I call ELI and Hoppscotch from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and Hoppscotch 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 ELI and Hoppscotch free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and Hoppscotch 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.