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Bevwire API vs Covid Tracking Project

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

APIBevwire APIDYING75Covid Tracking ProjectHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d71.1%100%
Uptime · 30d13.3%100%
P50 · ms477189
P95 · ms1900585
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY 4.0
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required (archived dataset)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bevwire API vs Covid Tracking Project: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bevwire API or Covid Tracking Project?

On our scheduled checks, Covid Tracking Project leads on measured uptime — Bevwire API at 71.1% versus Covid Tracking Project at 100% 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, Bevwire API or Covid Tracking Project?

Covid Tracking Project has the lower median latency in our checks — Bevwire API responds in 477 ms versus Covid Tracking Project at 189 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 Bevwire API and Covid Tracking Project need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bevwire API is callable with no signup, and Covid Tracking Project is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bevwire API and Covid Tracking Project from the browser?

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

Are Bevwire API and Covid Tracking Project free for commercial use?

Bevwire API has unclear commercial terms, and Covid Tracking Project allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.