Covid Tracking Project vs Fruityvice
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Covid Tracking Project vs Fruityvice: common questions
Which is more reliable, Covid Tracking Project or Fruityvice?
On our scheduled checks, Fruityvice leads on measured uptime — Covid Tracking Project at —% versus Fruityvice 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 Covid Tracking Project and Fruityvice need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Covid Tracking Project is callable with no signup, and Fruityvice is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Covid Tracking Project and Fruityvice from the browser?
Only Covid Tracking Project is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Fruityvice needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Covid Tracking Project and Fruityvice free for commercial use?
Covid Tracking Project allows commercial use on its free tier, and Fruityvice 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.