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Data Dragon API vs Open Food Facts

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

APIData Dragon APIHEALTHY99Open Food FactsDYING29
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%39.2%
Uptime · 30d100%33.3%
P50 · ms1531556
P95 · ms14282836
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Data Dragon API vs Open Food Facts: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data Dragon API or Open Food Facts?

On our scheduled checks, Data Dragon API leads on measured uptime — Data Dragon API at 100% versus Open Food Facts at 39.2% 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, Data Dragon API or Open Food Facts?

Data Dragon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Data Dragon API responds in 153 ms versus Open Food Facts at 1556 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 Data Dragon API and Open Food Facts need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Data Dragon API is callable with no signup, and Open Food Facts is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Data Dragon API and Open Food Facts from the browser?

Only Data Dragon API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Food Facts needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Data Dragon API and Open Food Facts free for commercial use?

Data Dragon API has unclear commercial terms, and Open Food Facts 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.