openFDA API vs WhiskyHunter
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
openFDA API vs WhiskyHunter: common questions
Which is more reliable, openFDA API or WhiskyHunter?
On our scheduled checks, openFDA API leads on measured uptime — openFDA API at 100% versus WhiskyHunter at 97.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, openFDA API or WhiskyHunter?
openFDA API has the lower median latency in our checks — openFDA API responds in 806 ms versus WhiskyHunter at 885 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
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.