CIE-10 API vs Open Brewery DB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIE-10 API vs Open Brewery DB: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIE-10 API or Open Brewery DB?
Both are neck-and-neck — CIE-10 API and Open Brewery DB each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, CIE-10 API or Open Brewery DB?
CIE-10 API has the lower median latency in our checks — CIE-10 API responds in 271 ms versus Open Brewery DB at 536 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 Open Brewery DB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CIE-10 API is callable with no signup, and Open Brewery DB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CIE-10 API and Open Brewery DB from the browser?
Yes — both CIE-10 API and Open Brewery DB send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are CIE-10 API and Open Brewery DB free for commercial use?
CIE-10 API has unclear commercial terms, and Open Brewery DB 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.