Covid-19 Datenhub vs LCBO

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms789207
P95 · ms4489429
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Covid-19 Datenhub vs LCBO: common questions

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

Both are neck-and-neck — Covid-19 Datenhub and LCBO each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Covid-19 Datenhub or LCBO?

LCBO has the lower median latency in our checks — Covid-19 Datenhub responds in 789 ms versus LCBO at 207 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 LCBO need an API key?

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

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

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

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

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