ELI vs OOPSpam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs OOPSpam: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or OOPSpam?
On our scheduled checks, OOPSpam leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% versus OOPSpam 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 OOPSpam?
OOPSpam has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 ms versus OOPSpam at 217 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 OOPSpam need an API key?
OOPSpam needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OOPSpam first.
Can I call ELI and OOPSpam from the browser?
Only ELI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OOPSpam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ELI and OOPSpam free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and OOPSpam 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.