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