openFDA vs wger Workout
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
openFDA vs wger Workout: common questions
Which is more reliable, openFDA or wger Workout?
On our scheduled checks, wger Workout leads on measured uptime — openFDA at 94.1% versus wger Workout at 99.02% 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 wger Workout?
wger Workout has the lower median latency in our checks — openFDA responds in 1187 ms versus wger Workout at 1134 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 wger Workout need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — openFDA 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 and wger Workout from the browser?
Yes — both openFDA and wger Workout 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 wger Workout free for commercial use?
openFDA 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.