Gladia vs Universities List
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gladia vs Universities List: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gladia or Universities List?
Both are neck-and-neck — Gladia and Universities List 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, Gladia or Universities List?
Universities List has the lower median latency in our checks — Gladia responds in 1203 ms versus Universities List at 510 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 Gladia and Universities List need an API key?
Universities List needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Universities List first.
Can I call Gladia and Universities List from the browser?
Only Gladia is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Universities List needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Gladia and Universities List free for commercial use?
Gladia has unclear commercial terms, and Universities List 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.