Covid Tracking Project vs OpenLigaDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Covid Tracking Project vs OpenLigaDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Covid Tracking Project or OpenLigaDB?
Both are neck-and-neck — Covid Tracking Project and OpenLigaDB 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 Tracking Project or OpenLigaDB?
Covid Tracking Project has the lower median latency in our checks — Covid Tracking Project responds in 237 ms versus OpenLigaDB at 1083 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 Tracking Project and OpenLigaDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Covid Tracking Project is callable with no signup, and OpenLigaDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Covid Tracking Project and OpenLigaDB from the browser?
Yes — both Covid Tracking Project and OpenLigaDB send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Covid Tracking Project and OpenLigaDB free for commercial use?
Covid Tracking Project allows commercial use on its free tier, and OpenLigaDB 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.