DiscGolf vs Football-Data.org
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DiscGolf vs Football-Data.org: common questions
Which is more reliable, DiscGolf or Football-Data.org?
On our scheduled checks, DiscGolf leads on measured uptime — DiscGolf at 100% versus Football-Data.org at 80.4% 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 Football-Data.org?
DiscGolf has the lower median latency in our checks — DiscGolf responds in 762 ms versus Football-Data.org at 988 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 Football-Data.org need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DiscGolf is callable with no signup, and Football-Data.org is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DiscGolf and Football-Data.org from the browser?
Only DiscGolf is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Football-Data.org needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DiscGolf and Football-Data.org free for commercial use?
DiscGolf has unclear commercial terms, and Football-Data.org 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.