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LCBO vs MedlinePlus Genetics

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

APILCBOHEALTHY98MedlinePlus GeneticsHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms2071877
P95 · ms4294942
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LCBO vs MedlinePlus Genetics: common questions

Which is more reliable, LCBO or MedlinePlus Genetics?

On our scheduled checks, LCBO leads on measured uptime — LCBO at 100% versus MedlinePlus Genetics at 99.02% 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, LCBO or MedlinePlus Genetics?

LCBO has the lower median latency in our checks — LCBO responds in 207 ms versus MedlinePlus Genetics at 1877 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 LCBO and MedlinePlus Genetics need an API key?

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

Can I call LCBO and MedlinePlus Genetics from the browser?

Only MedlinePlus Genetics is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. LCBO needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are LCBO and MedlinePlus Genetics free for commercial use?

LCBO has unclear commercial terms, and MedlinePlus Genetics 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.