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openFDA API vs WhiskyHunter

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

APIopenFDA APINEW—WhiskyHunterNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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openFDA API vs WhiskyHunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, openFDA API or WhiskyHunter?

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

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

Can I call openFDA API and WhiskyHunter from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call openFDA API and WhiskyHunter from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are openFDA API and WhiskyHunter free for commercial use?

openFDA API has unclear commercial terms, and WhiskyHunter 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.