LAPIS vs TourneyRadar

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms5242911
P95 · ms8464191
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseOpen sequence data (GenBank/Nextstrain-derived); UnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (open instance)Free — no key required
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LAPIS vs TourneyRadar: common questions

Which is more reliable, LAPIS or TourneyRadar?

On our scheduled checks, LAPIS leads on measured uptime — LAPIS at 100% versus TourneyRadar at 98.0% 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, LAPIS or TourneyRadar?

LAPIS has the lower median latency in our checks — LAPIS responds in 524 ms versus TourneyRadar at 2911 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 LAPIS and TourneyRadar need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — LAPIS is callable with no signup, and TourneyRadar is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call LAPIS and TourneyRadar from the browser?

Yes — both LAPIS and TourneyRadar 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 LAPIS and TourneyRadar free for commercial use?

LAPIS has unclear commercial terms, and TourneyRadar 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.