ELI vs ParlayAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs ParlayAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or ParlayAPI?
On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — ELI at 98.9% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI?
ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 655 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ELI uses an API key and ParlayAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call ELI and ParlayAPI from the browser?
Only ELI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ParlayAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ELI and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.