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Bevwire API vs OpenF1

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

APIBevwire APIHEALTHY89OpenF1DYING57
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%47.1%
Uptime · 30d100%41.7%
P50 · ms701747
P95 · ms19003525
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree & open (historical); real-time may require a free account
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bevwire API vs OpenF1: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bevwire API or OpenF1?

On our scheduled checks, Bevwire API leads on measured uptime — Bevwire API at 100% versus OpenF1 at 47.1% 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 OpenF1?

Bevwire API has the lower median latency in our checks — Bevwire API responds in 701 ms versus OpenF1 at 747 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 OpenF1 need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bevwire API is callable with no signup, and OpenF1 is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bevwire API and OpenF1 from the browser?

Only OpenF1 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 OpenF1 free for commercial use?

Bevwire API has unclear commercial terms, and OpenF1 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.