F1 API vs TheMealDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
F1 API vs TheMealDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, F1 API or TheMealDB?
On our scheduled checks, TheMealDB leads on measured uptime — F1 API at 45.1% versus TheMealDB 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.
Which is faster, F1 API or TheMealDB?
TheMealDB has the lower median latency in our checks — F1 API responds in 4909 ms versus TheMealDB at 198 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 TheMealDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — F1 API is callable with no signup, and TheMealDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call F1 API and TheMealDB from the browser?
Yes — both F1 API and TheMealDB send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are F1 API and TheMealDB free for commercial use?
F1 API has unclear commercial terms, and TheMealDB 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.