Coffee vs SharpAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coffee vs SharpAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coffee or SharpAPI?
On our scheduled checks, SharpAPI leads on measured uptime — Coffee at —% versus SharpAPI 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 SharpAPI need an API key?
Coffee needs no key, while SharpAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Coffee first.
Can I call Coffee and SharpAPI from the browser?
Only SharpAPI 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 SharpAPI free for commercial use?
Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and SharpAPI 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.