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DiscGolf vs TheCocktailDB

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

APIDiscGolfNEW—TheCocktailDBNEW—
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 — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DiscGolf vs TheCocktailDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, DiscGolf or TheCocktailDB?

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

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

Can I call DiscGolf and TheCocktailDB from the browser?

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

DiscGolf has unclear commercial terms, and TheCocktailDB 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.