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?
On our scheduled checks, inspirehep.net leads on measured uptime — inspirehep.net at 100% versus SHARE at 98.9% 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, inspirehep.net or SHARE?
SHARE has the lower median latency in our checks — inspirehep.net responds in 327 ms versus SHARE at 261 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.