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RecipeAPI vs Foodish

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

APIRecipeAPINEW—FoodishNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (open-source)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RecipeAPI vs Foodish: common questions

Which is more reliable, RecipeAPI or Foodish?

On our scheduled checks, Foodish leads on measured uptime — RecipeAPI at —% versus Foodish at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do RecipeAPI and Foodish need an API key?

Foodish needs no key, while RecipeAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Foodish first.

Can I call RecipeAPI and Foodish from the browser?

Yes — both RecipeAPI and Foodish 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 RecipeAPI and Foodish free for commercial use?

RecipeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Foodish 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.