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