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inspirehep.net vs Replicate

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIinspirehep.netNEW—ReplicateNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

inspirehep.net vs Replicate: common questions

Which is more reliable, inspirehep.net or Replicate?

On our scheduled checks, Replicate leads on measured uptime — inspirehep.net at —% versus Replicate 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 Replicate need an API key?

inspirehep.net needs no key, while Replicate requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for inspirehep.net first.

Can I call inspirehep.net and Replicate from the browser?

Only inspirehep.net is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Replicate needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are inspirehep.net and Replicate free for commercial use?

inspirehep.net has unclear commercial terms, and Replicate 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.