openFDA vs TourneyRadar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
openFDA vs TourneyRadar: common questions
Which is more reliable, openFDA or TourneyRadar?
On our scheduled checks, TourneyRadar leads on measured uptime — openFDA at 94.1% versus TourneyRadar at 98.0% 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 or TourneyRadar?
openFDA has the lower median latency in our checks — openFDA responds in 1187 ms versus TourneyRadar at 2911 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 and TourneyRadar need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — openFDA is callable with no signup, and TourneyRadar is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call openFDA and TourneyRadar from the browser?
Yes — both openFDA and TourneyRadar 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 openFDA and TourneyRadar free for commercial use?
openFDA has unclear commercial terms, and TourneyRadar 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.