Fruityvice vs openFDA
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fruityvice vs openFDA: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fruityvice or openFDA?
On our scheduled checks, Fruityvice leads on measured uptime — Fruityvice at 100% versus openFDA at 94.1% 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, Fruityvice or openFDA?
Fruityvice has the lower median latency in our checks — Fruityvice responds in 951 ms versus openFDA at 1187 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 Fruityvice and openFDA need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Fruityvice is callable with no signup, and openFDA is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Fruityvice and openFDA from the browser?
Only openFDA is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Fruityvice needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Fruityvice and openFDA free for commercial use?
Fruityvice has unclear commercial terms, and openFDA 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.