F1 API vs Open Food Facts
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
F1 API vs Open Food Facts: common questions
Which is more reliable, F1 API or Open Food Facts?
On our scheduled checks, F1 API leads on measured uptime — F1 API at 45.1% versus Open Food Facts at 39.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, F1 API or Open Food Facts?
Open Food Facts has the lower median latency in our checks — F1 API responds in 4909 ms versus Open Food Facts at 1556 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do F1 API and Open Food Facts need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — F1 API is callable with no signup, and Open Food Facts is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call F1 API and Open Food Facts from the browser?
Only F1 API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Food Facts needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are F1 API and Open Food Facts free for commercial use?
F1 API has unclear commercial terms, and Open Food Facts 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.