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MedlinePlus Genetics vs SportScore

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

APIMedlinePlus GeneticsHEALTHY79SportScoreHEALTHY71
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%87.3%
Uptime · 30d98.3%86.7%
P50 · ms1877288
P95 · ms49422112
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 (attribution tier)
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 5s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MedlinePlus Genetics vs SportScore: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or SportScore?

On our scheduled checks, MedlinePlus Genetics leads on measured uptime — MedlinePlus Genetics at 99.02% versus SportScore at 87.3% 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 SportScore?

SportScore has the lower median latency in our checks — MedlinePlus Genetics responds in 1877 ms versus SportScore at 288 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 SportScore need an API key?

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and SportScore from the browser?

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

Are MedlinePlus Genetics and SportScore free for commercial use?

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and SportScore 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.