CIE-10 API vs Foodish
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIE-10 API vs Foodish: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIE-10 API or Foodish?
On our scheduled checks, CIE-10 API leads on measured uptime — CIE-10 API at 94.1% versus Foodish at 27.5% 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, CIE-10 API or Foodish?
Foodish has the lower median latency in our checks — CIE-10 API responds in 466 ms versus Foodish at 250 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 CIE-10 API and Foodish need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CIE-10 API is callable with no signup, and Foodish is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CIE-10 API and Foodish from the browser?
Only CIE-10 API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Foodish needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are CIE-10 API and Foodish free for commercial use?
CIE-10 API has unclear commercial terms, and Foodish 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.