Foodish vs Strava

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

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 Strava: common questions

Which is more reliable, Foodish or Strava?

On our scheduled checks, Foodish leads on measured uptime — Foodish at 27.5% versus Strava 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 Strava need an API key?

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

Can I call Foodish and Strava from the browser?

Only Strava 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 Strava free for commercial use?

Foodish has unclear commercial terms, and Strava 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.