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ES·pera API vs LCBO

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

APIES·pera APIDYING37LCBOHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—205
P95 · ms—533
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-09-212026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ES·pera API vs LCBO: common questions

Which is more reliable, ES·pera API or LCBO?

On our scheduled checks, LCBO leads on measured uptime — ES·pera API at 0.0% versus LCBO at 100% 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 LCBO need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ES·pera API is callable with no signup, and LCBO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ES·pera API and LCBO 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 LCBO free for commercial use?

ES·pera API has unclear commercial terms, and LCBO 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.