Covid-19 Datenhub vs SportScore

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%87.3%
Uptime · 30d100%86.7%
P50 · ms789288
P95 · ms44892112
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (attribution tier)
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 5s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Covid-19 Datenhub vs SportScore: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, Covid-19 Datenhub leads on measured uptime — Covid-19 Datenhub at 100% versus SportScore at 87.3% 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 SportScore?

SportScore has the lower median latency in our checks — Covid-19 Datenhub responds in 789 ms versus SportScore at 288 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 SportScore need an API key?

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

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

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

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

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