Edamam recipes vs ES·pera API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-09-21
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Edamam recipes vs ES·pera API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Edamam recipes or ES·pera API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Edamam recipes and ES·pera API each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do Edamam recipes and ES·pera API need an API key?

ES·pera API needs no key, while Edamam recipes requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ES·pera API first.

Can I call Edamam recipes and ES·pera API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Edamam recipes and ES·pera API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Edamam recipes and ES·pera API free for commercial use?

Edamam recipes has unclear commercial terms, and ES·pera 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.