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Bevwire API vs openFDA

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

APIBevwire APIHEALTHY89openFDAHEALTHY78
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%93.3%
P50 · ms7011187
P95 · ms19004661
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bevwire API vs openFDA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bevwire API or openFDA?

On our scheduled checks, Bevwire API leads on measured uptime — Bevwire API at 100% versus openFDA at 94.1% 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 openFDA?

Bevwire API has the lower median latency in our checks — Bevwire API responds in 701 ms versus openFDA at 1187 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 openFDA need an API key?

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

Can I call Bevwire API and openFDA from the browser?

Only openFDA 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 openFDA free for commercial use?

Bevwire API has unclear commercial terms, and openFDA 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.