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