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, Makeup leads on measured uptime — Makeup at 98.9% versus SportScore at 88.2% 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 SportScore?
SportScore has the lower median latency in our checks — Makeup responds in 557 ms versus SportScore at 127 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 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.