Makeup vs OpenLigaDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Makeup vs OpenLigaDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Makeup or OpenLigaDB?
On our scheduled checks, OpenLigaDB leads on measured uptime — Makeup at —% versus OpenLigaDB 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 Makeup and OpenLigaDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Makeup is callable with no signup, and OpenLigaDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Makeup and OpenLigaDB from the browser?
Only OpenLigaDB 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 OpenLigaDB free for commercial use?
Makeup has unclear commercial terms, and OpenLigaDB 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.