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MedlinePlus Genetics vs TheSportsDB

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

APIMedlinePlus GeneticsHEALTHY79TheSportsDBHEALTHY67
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%55.9%
Uptime · 30d98.3%56.7%
P50 · ms1877238
P95 · ms49423182
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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 limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 92s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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MedlinePlus Genetics vs TheSportsDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or TheSportsDB?

On our scheduled checks, MedlinePlus Genetics leads on measured uptime — MedlinePlus Genetics at 99.02% versus TheSportsDB at 55.9% 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 TheSportsDB?

TheSportsDB has the lower median latency in our checks — MedlinePlus Genetics responds in 1877 ms versus TheSportsDB at 238 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 TheSportsDB need an API key?

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and TheSportsDB from the browser?

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

Are MedlinePlus Genetics and TheSportsDB free for commercial use?

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and TheSportsDB 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.