MedlinePlus Genetics vs NHL Records and Stats

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms1877366
P95 · ms49421518
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MedlinePlus Genetics vs NHL Records and Stats: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or NHL Records and Stats?

On our scheduled checks, NHL Records and Stats leads on measured uptime — MedlinePlus Genetics at 99.02% versus NHL Records and Stats at 100% 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, MedlinePlus Genetics or NHL Records and Stats?

NHL Records and Stats has the lower median latency in our checks — MedlinePlus Genetics responds in 1877 ms versus NHL Records and Stats at 366 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 MedlinePlus Genetics and NHL Records and Stats need an API key?

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and NHL Records and Stats from the browser?

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

Are MedlinePlus Genetics and NHL Records and Stats free for commercial use?

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and NHL Records and Stats 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.