Coffee vs LCBO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coffee vs LCBO: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coffee or LCBO?
On our scheduled checks, LCBO leads on measured uptime — Coffee at —% versus LCBO at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Coffee and LCBO need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Coffee is callable with no signup, and LCBO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Coffee and LCBO from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Coffee and LCBO from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Coffee and LCBO free for commercial use?
Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and LCBO 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.