Open Disease vs OpenF1
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Disease vs OpenF1: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Disease or OpenF1?
On our scheduled checks, OpenF1 leads on measured uptime — Open Disease at —% versus OpenF1 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 Disease and OpenF1 need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open Disease is callable with no signup, and OpenF1 is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open Disease and OpenF1 from the browser?
Yes — both Open Disease and OpenF1 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 Disease and OpenF1 free for commercial use?
Open Disease has unclear commercial terms, and OpenF1 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.