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MedlinePlus Genetics vs TheCocktailDB

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

APIMedlinePlus GeneticsNEW—TheCocktailDBNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MedlinePlus Genetics vs TheCocktailDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or TheCocktailDB?

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

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and TheCocktailDB from the browser?

Yes — both MedlinePlus Genetics and TheCocktailDB 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 TheCocktailDB free for commercial use?

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and TheCocktailDB 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.