ITIS vs Open Science Framework
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ITIS vs Open Science Framework: common questions
Which is more reliable, ITIS or Open Science Framework?
On our scheduled checks, ITIS leads on measured uptime — ITIS at 96.1% versus Open Science Framework at 87.6% 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, ITIS or Open Science Framework?
Open Science Framework has the lower median latency in our checks — ITIS responds in 1395 ms versus Open Science Framework at 1091 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 ITIS and Open Science Framework need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ITIS is callable with no signup, and Open Science Framework is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ITIS and Open Science Framework from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ITIS and Open Science Framework from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ITIS and Open Science Framework free for commercial use?
ITIS has unclear commercial terms, and Open Science Framework 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.