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LCBO vs Spoonacular

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

APILCBONEW—SpoonacularNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — 50 points/day
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 6050 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LCBO vs Spoonacular: common questions

Which is more reliable, LCBO or Spoonacular?

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

LCBO needs no key, while Spoonacular requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for LCBO first.

Can I call LCBO and Spoonacular from the browser?

Only Spoonacular 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 Spoonacular free for commercial use?

LCBO has unclear commercial terms, and Spoonacular 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.