ELI vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or Piloterr?
On our scheduled checks, Piloterr leads on measured uptime — ELI at —% versus Piloterr 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 ELI and Piloterr need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ELI uses an API key and Piloterr 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 Piloterr from the browser?
Only ELI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Piloterr needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ELI and Piloterr free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.