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Fruityvice vs MedlinePlus Genetics

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

APIFruityviceNEW—MedlinePlus GeneticsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)
Free tierFree — no API keyFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Fruityvice vs MedlinePlus Genetics: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fruityvice or MedlinePlus Genetics?

On our scheduled checks, MedlinePlus Genetics leads on measured uptime — Fruityvice at —% versus MedlinePlus Genetics at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Fruityvice and MedlinePlus Genetics need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Fruityvice is callable with no signup, and MedlinePlus Genetics is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Fruityvice and MedlinePlus Genetics from the browser?

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

Are Fruityvice and MedlinePlus Genetics free for commercial use?

Fruityvice has unclear commercial terms, and MedlinePlus Genetics 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.