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MedlinePlus Genetics vs RecipeAPI

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

APIMedlinePlus GeneticsNEW—RecipeAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MedlinePlus Genetics vs RecipeAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or RecipeAPI?

On our scheduled checks, RecipeAPI leads on measured uptime — MedlinePlus Genetics at —% versus RecipeAPI 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 MedlinePlus Genetics and RecipeAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and RecipeAPI from the browser?

Yes — both MedlinePlus Genetics and RecipeAPI send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are MedlinePlus Genetics and RecipeAPI free for commercial use?

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and RecipeAPI 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.