iDigBio vs isEven (humor)
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
iDigBio vs isEven (humor): common questions
Which is more reliable, iDigBio or isEven (humor)?
On our scheduled checks, isEven (humor) leads on measured uptime — iDigBio at —% versus isEven (humor) 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 iDigBio and isEven (humor) need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — iDigBio is callable with no signup, and isEven (humor) is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call iDigBio and isEven (humor) from the browser?
Yes — both iDigBio and isEven (humor) 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 iDigBio and isEven (humor) free for commercial use?
iDigBio has unclear commercial terms, and isEven (humor) 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.