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Lexigram vs MedlinePlus Genetics

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

APILexigramHEALTHY88MedlinePlus GeneticsHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms8071877
P95 · ms16724942
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lexigram vs MedlinePlus Genetics: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lexigram or MedlinePlus Genetics?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lexigram and MedlinePlus Genetics each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Lexigram or MedlinePlus Genetics?

Lexigram has the lower median latency in our checks — Lexigram responds in 807 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 Lexigram and MedlinePlus Genetics need an API key?

MedlinePlus Genetics needs no key, while Lexigram requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for MedlinePlus Genetics first.

Can I call Lexigram and MedlinePlus Genetics from the browser?

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

Are Lexigram and MedlinePlus Genetics free for commercial use?

Lexigram 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.