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eLife Sciences API vs IPLocate.io

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

APIeLife Sciences APIHEALTHY95IPLocate.ioHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%71.6%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms40956
P95 · ms1039196
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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eLife Sciences API vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, eLife Sciences API or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, eLife Sciences API leads on measured uptime — eLife Sciences API at 100% versus IPLocate.io at 71.6% 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, eLife Sciences API or IPLocate.io?

IPLocate.io has the lower median latency in our checks — eLife Sciences API responds in 409 ms versus IPLocate.io at 56 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 IPLocate.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — eLife Sciences API is callable with no signup, and IPLocate.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call eLife Sciences API and IPLocate.io from the browser?

Yes — both eLife Sciences API and IPLocate.io 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 eLife Sciences API and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

eLife Sciences API has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate.io 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.