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openFDA API vs wger Workout

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

APIopenFDA APINEW—wger WorkoutNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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openFDA API vs wger Workout: common questions

Which is more reliable, openFDA API or wger Workout?

On our scheduled checks, wger Workout leads on measured uptime — openFDA API at —% versus wger Workout 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 openFDA API and wger Workout need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — openFDA API is callable with no signup, and wger Workout is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call openFDA API and wger Workout from the browser?

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

Are openFDA API and wger Workout free for commercial use?

openFDA API has unclear commercial terms, and wger Workout 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.