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