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Coffee vs RecipeAPI

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

APICoffeeNEW—RecipeAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Coffee vs RecipeAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Coffee or RecipeAPI?

On our scheduled checks, RecipeAPI leads on measured uptime — Coffee at —% versus RecipeAPI 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 RecipeAPI need an API key?

Coffee needs no key, while RecipeAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Coffee first.

Can I call Coffee and RecipeAPI from the browser?

Only RecipeAPI 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 RecipeAPI free for commercial use?

Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and RecipeAPI 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.