LCBO vs Open Brewery DB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LCBO vs Open Brewery DB: common questions
Which is more reliable, LCBO or Open Brewery DB?
Both are neck-and-neck — LCBO and Open Brewery DB 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, LCBO or Open Brewery DB?
LCBO has the lower median latency in our checks — LCBO responds in 207 ms versus Open Brewery DB at 614 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 LCBO and Open Brewery DB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LCBO is callable with no signup, and Open Brewery DB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LCBO and Open Brewery DB from the browser?
Only Open Brewery DB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. LCBO needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are LCBO and Open Brewery DB free for commercial use?
LCBO has unclear commercial terms, and Open Brewery DB 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.