inspirehep.net vs SHARE
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
inspirehep.net vs SHARE: common questions
Which is more reliable, inspirehep.net or SHARE?
Both are neck-and-neck — inspirehep.net and SHARE 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 SHARE?
SHARE has the lower median latency in our checks — inspirehep.net responds in 514 ms versus SHARE at 353 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 SHARE need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — inspirehep.net is callable with no signup, and SHARE is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call inspirehep.net and SHARE from the browser?
Yes — both inspirehep.net and SHARE 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 SHARE free for commercial use?
inspirehep.net has unclear commercial terms, and SHARE 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.