shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Fixer API vs Web of Science API Expanded

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

APIFixer APIHEALTHY93Web of Science API ExpandedHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms448787
P95 · ms8301985
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Fixer API vs Web of Science API Expanded: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fixer API or Web of Science API Expanded?

Both are neck-and-neck — Fixer API and Web of Science API Expanded 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, Fixer API or Web of Science API Expanded?

Fixer API has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer API responds in 448 ms versus Web of Science API Expanded at 787 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 Fixer API and Web of Science API Expanded need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Fixer API uses an API key and Web of Science API Expanded 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 Fixer API and Web of Science API Expanded from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Fixer API and Web of Science API Expanded from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Fixer API and Web of Science API Expanded free for commercial use?

Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and Web of Science API Expanded 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.