RacingHub vs TheMealDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms473198
P95 · ms3557696
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseCC BY 4.0 (source data from the F1DB project)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RacingHub vs TheMealDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, RacingHub or TheMealDB?

On our scheduled checks, TheMealDB leads on measured uptime — RacingHub at 99.02% versus TheMealDB at 100% 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, RacingHub or TheMealDB?

TheMealDB has the lower median latency in our checks — RacingHub responds in 473 ms versus TheMealDB at 198 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 RacingHub and TheMealDB need an API key?

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

Can I call RacingHub and TheMealDB from the browser?

Yes — both RacingHub and TheMealDB 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 RacingHub and TheMealDB free for commercial use?

RacingHub has unclear commercial terms, and TheMealDB 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.