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eLife Sciences API vs Hunter

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIeLife Sciences APIHEALTHY95HunterHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms409362
P95 · ms1039859
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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eLife Sciences API vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, eLife Sciences API or Hunter?

Both are neck-and-neck — eLife Sciences API and Hunter each measure 100% 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, eLife Sciences API or Hunter?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — eLife Sciences API responds in 409 ms versus Hunter at 362 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 eLife Sciences API and Hunter need an API key?

eLife Sciences API needs no key, while Hunter requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for eLife Sciences API first.

Can I call eLife Sciences API and Hunter from the browser?

Only eLife Sciences API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Hunter needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are eLife Sciences API and Hunter free for commercial use?

eLife Sciences API has unclear commercial terms, and Hunter 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.