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Open Trivia vs TasteDive

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOpen TriviaNEW—TasteDiveNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA 4.0Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitOne request per IP every 5 seconds (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open Trivia vs TasteDive: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Trivia or TasteDive?

On our scheduled checks, TasteDive leads on measured uptime — Open Trivia at —% versus TasteDive 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 Trivia and TasteDive need an API key?

Open Trivia needs no key, while TasteDive requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Trivia first.

Can I call Open Trivia and TasteDive from the browser?

Only Open Trivia is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. TasteDive needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Open Trivia and TasteDive free for commercial use?

Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier, and TasteDive 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.