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