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LCBO vs OpenF1

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APILCBONEW—OpenF1NEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree & open (historical); real-time may require a free account
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Retry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LCBO vs OpenF1: common questions

Which is more reliable, LCBO or OpenF1?

On our scheduled checks, OpenF1 leads on measured uptime — LCBO at —% versus OpenF1 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 LCBO and OpenF1 need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — LCBO 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 LCBO and OpenF1 from the browser?

Only OpenF1 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 OpenF1 free for commercial use?

LCBO 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.