iDigBio vs Not Human Search
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
iDigBio vs Not Human Search: common questions
Which is more reliable, iDigBio or Not Human Search?
On our scheduled checks, Not Human Search leads on measured uptime — iDigBio at 92.2% versus Not Human Search at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, iDigBio or Not Human Search?
Not Human Search has the lower median latency in our checks — iDigBio responds in 1700 ms versus Not Human Search at 239 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 iDigBio and Not Human Search need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — iDigBio is callable with no signup, and Not Human Search is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call iDigBio and Not Human Search from the browser?
Yes — both iDigBio and Not Human Search 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 Not Human Search free for commercial use?
iDigBio has unclear commercial terms, and Not Human Search 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.