Bevwire API vs Open Disease
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bevwire API vs Open Disease: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bevwire API or Open Disease?
On our scheduled checks, Bevwire API leads on measured uptime — Bevwire API at 100% versus Open Disease 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, Bevwire API or Open Disease?
Open Disease has the lower median latency in our checks — Bevwire API responds in 701 ms versus Open Disease at 451 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 Open Disease need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bevwire API is callable with no signup, and Open Disease is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bevwire API and Open Disease from the browser?
Only Open Disease 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 Open Disease free for commercial use?
Bevwire API has unclear commercial terms, and Open Disease 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.