Makeup vs OpenF1
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Makeup vs OpenF1: common questions
Which is more reliable, Makeup or OpenF1?
On our scheduled checks, Makeup leads on measured uptime — Makeup at 99.02% versus OpenF1 at 47.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Makeup or OpenF1?
OpenF1 has the lower median latency in our checks — Makeup responds in 791 ms versus OpenF1 at 747 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 Makeup and OpenF1 need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Makeup 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 Makeup and OpenF1 from the browser?
Only OpenF1 is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Makeup needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Makeup and OpenF1 free for commercial use?
Makeup 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.