ES·pera API vs Foodish
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ES·pera API vs Foodish: common questions
Which is more reliable, ES·pera API or Foodish?
On our scheduled checks, Foodish leads on measured uptime — ES·pera API at 0.0% versus Foodish at 12.9% 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 ES·pera API and Foodish need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ES·pera API is callable with no signup, and Foodish is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ES·pera API and Foodish from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ES·pera API and Foodish from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ES·pera API and Foodish free for commercial use?
ES·pera API has unclear commercial terms, and Foodish 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.