Open Brewery DB vs Squiggle
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Brewery DB vs Squiggle: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Brewery DB or Squiggle?
On our scheduled checks, Squiggle leads on measured uptime — Open Brewery DB at —% versus Squiggle 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 Open Brewery DB and Squiggle need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open Brewery DB is callable with no signup, and Squiggle is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open Brewery DB and Squiggle from the browser?
Only Open Brewery DB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Squiggle needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Open Brewery DB and Squiggle free for commercial use?
Open Brewery DB has unclear commercial terms, and Squiggle 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.