MedlinePlus Genetics vs TourneyRadar

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%98.0%
Uptime · 30d98.3%96.7%
P50 · ms18772911
P95 · ms49424191
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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 limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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MedlinePlus Genetics vs TourneyRadar: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or TourneyRadar?

On our scheduled checks, MedlinePlus Genetics leads on measured uptime — MedlinePlus Genetics at 99.02% versus TourneyRadar at 98.0% 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 TourneyRadar?

MedlinePlus Genetics has the lower median latency in our checks — MedlinePlus Genetics responds in 1877 ms versus TourneyRadar at 2911 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 TourneyRadar need an API key?

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and TourneyRadar from the browser?

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

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and TourneyRadar 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.