ELI vs Sheet2API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs Sheet2API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or Sheet2API?
Both are neck-and-neck — ELI and Sheet2API 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 Sheet2API?
ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 ms versus Sheet2API at 3070 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 Sheet2API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ELI uses an API key and Sheet2API 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 Sheet2API from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and Sheet2API 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 Sheet2API free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and Sheet2API 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.