Coffee vs DiscGolf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coffee vs DiscGolf: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coffee or DiscGolf?
On our scheduled checks, DiscGolf leads on measured uptime — Coffee at 99.02% versus DiscGolf at 100% 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, Coffee or DiscGolf?
Coffee has the lower median latency in our checks — Coffee responds in 698 ms versus DiscGolf at 762 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 Coffee and DiscGolf need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Coffee is callable with no signup, and DiscGolf is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Coffee and DiscGolf from the browser?
Only DiscGolf is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Coffee needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Coffee and DiscGolf free for commercial use?
Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and DiscGolf 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.