Foodish vs TheMealDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Foodish vs TheMealDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Foodish or TheMealDB?
On our scheduled checks, TheMealDB leads on measured uptime — Foodish at —% versus TheMealDB at —% 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 TheMealDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Foodish 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 Foodish and TheMealDB from the browser?
Yes — both Foodish 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 Foodish and TheMealDB free for commercial use?
Foodish 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.