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Lexigram vs Spoonacular

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

APILexigramNEW—SpoonacularNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — 50 points/day
Rate limitUnpublished50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Lexigram vs Spoonacular: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lexigram or Spoonacular?

On our scheduled checks, Spoonacular leads on measured uptime — Lexigram 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 Lexigram and Spoonacular need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Lexigram uses an API key and Spoonacular uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Lexigram and Spoonacular from the browser?

Only Spoonacular is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lexigram needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lexigram and Spoonacular free for commercial use?

Lexigram 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.