MedlinePlus Genetics vs wger Workout

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms18771134
P95 · ms49421964
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
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MedlinePlus Genetics vs wger Workout: common questions

Which is more reliable, MedlinePlus Genetics or wger Workout?

Both are neck-and-neck — MedlinePlus Genetics and wger Workout each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, MedlinePlus Genetics or wger Workout?

wger Workout has the lower median latency in our checks — MedlinePlus Genetics responds in 1877 ms versus wger Workout at 1134 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 wger Workout need an API key?

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

Can I call MedlinePlus Genetics and wger Workout from the browser?

Yes — both MedlinePlus Genetics and wger Workout 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 wger Workout free for commercial use?

MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms, and wger Workout 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.