DiscGolf vs OpenF1

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseFree to use with attribution (per response metadata)Unverified
Free tierFree — public endpoints, no keyFree & open (historical); real-time may require a free account
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DiscGolf vs OpenF1: common questions

Which is more reliable, DiscGolf or OpenF1?

On our scheduled checks, OpenF1 leads on measured uptime — DiscGolf at —% versus OpenF1 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 DiscGolf and OpenF1 need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DiscGolf is callable with no signup, and OpenF1 is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DiscGolf and OpenF1 from the browser?

Yes — both DiscGolf and OpenF1 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 OpenF1 free for commercial use?

DiscGolf has unclear commercial terms, and OpenF1 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.