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?
Both are neck-and-neck — inspirehep.net and Newton 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, inspirehep.net or Newton?
Newton has the lower median latency in our checks — inspirehep.net responds in 514 ms versus Newton at 323 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 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.