Open Disease vs Strava
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Disease vs Strava: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Disease or Strava?
On our scheduled checks, Strava leads on measured uptime — Open Disease at —% versus Strava 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 Strava need an API key?
Open Disease needs no key, while Strava requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Disease first.
Can I call Open Disease and Strava from the browser?
Yes — both Open Disease and Strava 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 Strava free for commercial use?
Open Disease has unclear commercial terms, and Strava 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.