Covid-19 Datenhub vs Foodish

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%27.5%
Uptime · 30d100%11.7%
P50 · ms789250
P95 · ms4489760
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (open-source)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Covid-19 Datenhub vs Foodish: common questions

Which is more reliable, Covid-19 Datenhub or Foodish?

On our scheduled checks, Covid-19 Datenhub leads on measured uptime — Covid-19 Datenhub at 100% versus Foodish at 27.5% 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, Covid-19 Datenhub or Foodish?

Foodish has the lower median latency in our checks — Covid-19 Datenhub responds in 789 ms versus Foodish at 250 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 Covid-19 Datenhub and Foodish need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Covid-19 Datenhub is callable with no signup, and Foodish is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Covid-19 Datenhub and Foodish from the browser?

Only Covid-19 Datenhub is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Foodish needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Covid-19 Datenhub and Foodish free for commercial use?

Covid-19 Datenhub has unclear commercial terms, and Foodish 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.