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TLE vs USPTO

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

APITLENEW—USPTONEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TLE vs USPTO: common questions

Which is more reliable, TLE or USPTO?

On our scheduled checks, USPTO leads on measured uptime — TLE at —% versus USPTO 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 TLE and USPTO need an API key?

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

Can I call TLE and USPTO from the browser?

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

Are TLE and USPTO free for commercial use?

TLE has unclear commercial terms, and USPTO 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.