Universities List vs Zenodo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Universities List vs Zenodo: common questions
Which is more reliable, Universities List or Zenodo?
On our scheduled checks, Universities List leads on measured uptime — Universities List at 100% versus Zenodo at 99.02% 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, Universities List or Zenodo?
Universities List has the lower median latency in our checks — Universities List responds in 510 ms versus Zenodo at 1698 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 Universities List and Zenodo need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Universities List is callable with no signup, and Zenodo is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Universities List and Zenodo from the browser?
Only Zenodo is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Universities List needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Universities List and Zenodo free for commercial use?
Universities List has unclear commercial terms, and Zenodo 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.