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Coffee vs Strava

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

APICoffeeNEW—StravaNEW—
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 Strava: common questions

Which is more reliable, Coffee or Strava?

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

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

Can I call Coffee and Strava from the browser?

Only Strava 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 Strava free for commercial use?

Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and Strava 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.