DiscGolf vs F1 API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DiscGolf vs F1 API: common questions
Which is more reliable, DiscGolf or F1 API?
On our scheduled checks, DiscGolf leads on measured uptime — DiscGolf at 100% versus F1 API at 45.1% 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, DiscGolf or F1 API?
DiscGolf has the lower median latency in our checks — DiscGolf responds in 762 ms versus F1 API at 4909 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 DiscGolf and F1 API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DiscGolf is callable with no signup, and F1 API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DiscGolf and F1 API from the browser?
Yes — both DiscGolf and F1 API 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 DiscGolf and F1 API free for commercial use?
DiscGolf has unclear commercial terms, and F1 API 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.