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ES·pera API vs OpenF1

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

APIES·pera APIDYING37OpenF1HEALTHY62
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%47.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%51.7%
P50 · ms—440
P95 · ms—3525
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree & open (historical); real-time may require a free account
Rate limitRetry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-09-212026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ES·pera API vs OpenF1: common questions

Which is more reliable, ES·pera API or OpenF1?

On our scheduled checks, OpenF1 leads on measured uptime — ES·pera API at 0.0% versus OpenF1 at 47.2% 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 OpenF1 need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ES·pera API 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 ES·pera API and OpenF1 from the browser?

Only OpenF1 is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ES·pera API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ES·pera API and OpenF1 free for commercial use?

ES·pera API 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.