Not Human Search vs TLE
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Not Human Search vs TLE: common questions
Which is more reliable, Not Human Search or TLE?
On our scheduled checks, Not Human Search leads on measured uptime — Not Human Search at 100% versus TLE at 88.2% 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, Not Human Search or TLE?
Not Human Search has the lower median latency in our checks — Not Human Search responds in 239 ms versus TLE at 1090 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 Not Human Search and TLE need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Not Human Search is callable with no signup, and TLE is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Not Human Search and TLE from the browser?
Yes — both Not Human Search and TLE 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 Not Human Search and TLE free for commercial use?
Not Human Search has unclear commercial terms, and TLE 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.