ICD-10 Codes vs openFDA API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ICD-10 Codes vs openFDA API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ICD-10 Codes or openFDA API?
Both are neck-and-neck — ICD-10 Codes and openFDA API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, ICD-10 Codes or openFDA API?
openFDA API has the lower median latency in our checks — ICD-10 Codes responds in 1831 ms versus openFDA API at 806 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 ICD-10 Codes and openFDA API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ICD-10 Codes is callable with no signup, and openFDA API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ICD-10 Codes and openFDA API from the browser?
Only ICD-10 Codes is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. openFDA API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ICD-10 Codes and openFDA API free for commercial use?
ICD-10 Codes has unclear commercial terms, and openFDA API 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.