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Makeup vs MedlinePlus Genetics

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

APIMakeupNEW—MedlinePlus GeneticsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

On our scheduled checks, MedlinePlus Genetics leads on measured uptime — Makeup at —% versus MedlinePlus Genetics at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

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.