Foodish vs Lexigram
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Foodish vs Lexigram: common questions
Which is more reliable, Foodish or Lexigram?
On our scheduled checks, Lexigram leads on measured uptime — Foodish at 27.5% versus Lexigram at 99.02% 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, Foodish or Lexigram?
Foodish has the lower median latency in our checks — Foodish responds in 250 ms versus Lexigram at 807 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 Foodish and Lexigram need an API key?
Foodish needs no key, while Lexigram requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Foodish first.
Can I call Foodish and Lexigram from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Foodish and Lexigram from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Foodish and Lexigram free for commercial use?
Foodish has unclear commercial terms, and Lexigram 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.