Open Brewery DB vs TheCocktailDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Brewery DB vs TheCocktailDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Brewery DB or TheCocktailDB?
Both are neck-and-neck — Open Brewery DB and TheCocktailDB each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Open Brewery DB or TheCocktailDB?
TheCocktailDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Open Brewery DB responds in 614 ms versus TheCocktailDB at 300 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 Open Brewery DB and TheCocktailDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open Brewery DB is callable with no signup, and TheCocktailDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open Brewery DB and TheCocktailDB from the browser?
Yes — both Open Brewery DB and TheCocktailDB send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Open Brewery DB and TheCocktailDB free for commercial use?
Open Brewery DB has unclear commercial terms, and TheCocktailDB 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.