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Makeup vs MedlinePlus Genetics

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

APIMakeupHEALTHY87MedlinePlus GeneticsHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms7911877
P95 · ms25294942
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Makeup vs MedlinePlus Genetics: common questions

Which is more reliable, Makeup or MedlinePlus Genetics?

Both are neck-and-neck — Makeup 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, Makeup or MedlinePlus Genetics?

Makeup has the lower median latency in our checks — Makeup responds in 791 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 Makeup and MedlinePlus Genetics need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Makeup 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 Makeup and MedlinePlus Genetics from the browser?

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

Are Makeup and MedlinePlus Genetics free for commercial use?

Makeup 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.