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Coffee vs Spoonacular

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

APICoffeeNEW—SpoonacularNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API keyFree — 50 points/day
Rate limitUnpublished50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Coffee vs Spoonacular: common questions

Which is more reliable, Coffee or Spoonacular?

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

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

Can I call Coffee and Spoonacular from the browser?

Only Spoonacular 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 Spoonacular free for commercial use?

Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and Spoonacular 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.