ELI vs Poptin API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs Poptin API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or Poptin API?
On our scheduled checks, Poptin API leads on measured uptime — ELI at 98.9% versus Poptin API 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 Poptin API?
ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 655 ms versus Poptin API at 698 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 Poptin API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ELI uses an API key and Poptin API 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 Poptin API from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and Poptin 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 ELI and Poptin API free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and Poptin 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.