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Foodish vs RecipeAPI

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

APIFoodishDYING53RecipeAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d27.5%0.0%
Uptime · 30d11.7%0.0%
P50 · ms250—
P95 · ms760—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (open-source)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Foodish vs RecipeAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Foodish or RecipeAPI?

On our scheduled checks, Foodish leads on measured uptime — Foodish at 27.5% versus RecipeAPI at 0.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Foodish and RecipeAPI need an API key?

Foodish needs no key, while RecipeAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Foodish first.

Can I call Foodish and RecipeAPI from the browser?

Only RecipeAPI 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 RecipeAPI free for commercial use?

Foodish has unclear commercial terms, and RecipeAPI 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.