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ES·pera API vs Spoonacular

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

APIES·pera APIDYING37SpoonacularDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — 50 points/day
Rate limit50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-09-212026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ES·pera API vs Spoonacular: common questions

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

Both are neck-and-neck — ES·pera API and Spoonacular 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 ES·pera API and Spoonacular need an API key?

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

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

Only Spoonacular 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 Spoonacular free for commercial use?

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