ES·pera API vs OpenLigaDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—403
P95 · ms—2733
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-09-212026-07-05
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ES·pera API vs OpenLigaDB: common questions

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

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

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

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

Only OpenLigaDB 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 OpenLigaDB free for commercial use?

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