Foodish vs OpenLigaDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Foodish vs OpenLigaDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Foodish or OpenLigaDB?
On our scheduled checks, OpenLigaDB leads on measured uptime — Foodish at 27.5% 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.
Which is faster, Foodish or OpenLigaDB?
Foodish has the lower median latency in our checks — Foodish responds in 250 ms versus OpenLigaDB at 1083 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 OpenLigaDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Foodish 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 Foodish and OpenLigaDB from the browser?
Only OpenLigaDB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Foodish needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Foodish and OpenLigaDB free for commercial use?
Foodish 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.