Coffee vs TheCocktailDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coffee vs TheCocktailDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coffee or TheCocktailDB?
On our scheduled checks, TheCocktailDB leads on measured uptime — Coffee at 99.02% versus TheCocktailDB at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Coffee or TheCocktailDB?
TheCocktailDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Coffee responds in 698 ms versus TheCocktailDB at 300 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Coffee and TheCocktailDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Coffee is callable with no signup, and TheCocktailDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Coffee and TheCocktailDB from the browser?
Only TheCocktailDB 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 TheCocktailDB free for commercial use?
Coffee has unclear commercial terms, and TheCocktailDB 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.