OpenLigaDB vs TheSportsDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%48.3%
Uptime · 30d100%48.3%
P50 · ms403153
P95 · ms2733839
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 92s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenLigaDB vs TheSportsDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenLigaDB or TheSportsDB?

On our scheduled checks, OpenLigaDB leads on measured uptime — OpenLigaDB at 100% versus TheSportsDB at 48.3% 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, OpenLigaDB or TheSportsDB?

TheSportsDB has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenLigaDB responds in 403 ms versus TheSportsDB at 153 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 OpenLigaDB and TheSportsDB need an API key?

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

Can I call OpenLigaDB and TheSportsDB from the browser?

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

Are OpenLigaDB and TheSportsDB free for commercial use?

OpenLigaDB has unclear commercial terms, and TheSportsDB 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.