ELI vs RubyGems
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs RubyGems: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or RubyGems?
Both are neck-and-neck — ELI and RubyGems each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, ELI or RubyGems?
RubyGems has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 ms versus RubyGems at 311 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 RubyGems need an API key?
RubyGems needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RubyGems first.
Can I call ELI and RubyGems from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and RubyGems 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 RubyGems free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and RubyGems 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.