GBIF vs ISRO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GBIF vs ISRO: common questions
Which is more reliable, GBIF or ISRO?
Both are neck-and-neck — GBIF and ISRO 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, GBIF or ISRO?
ISRO has the lower median latency in our checks — GBIF responds in 737 ms versus ISRO at 369 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 GBIF and ISRO need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GBIF is callable with no signup, and ISRO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GBIF and ISRO from the browser?
Yes — both GBIF and ISRO 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 GBIF and ISRO free for commercial use?
GBIF has unclear commercial terms, and ISRO 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.