Football-Data.org vs OpenF1
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Football-Data.org vs OpenF1: common questions
Which is more reliable, Football-Data.org or OpenF1?
On our scheduled checks, Football-Data.org leads on measured uptime — Football-Data.org at 80.4% versus OpenF1 at 47.1% 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, Football-Data.org or OpenF1?
OpenF1 has the lower median latency in our checks — Football-Data.org responds in 988 ms versus OpenF1 at 747 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 Football-Data.org and OpenF1 need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Football-Data.org is callable with no signup, and OpenF1 is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Football-Data.org and OpenF1 from the browser?
Only OpenF1 is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Football-Data.org needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Football-Data.org and OpenF1 free for commercial use?
Football-Data.org has unclear commercial terms, and OpenF1 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.