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RecipeAPI vs Spoonacular

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

APIRecipeAPIDEAD0SpoonacularDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — 50 points/day
Rate limitUnpublished50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RecipeAPI vs Spoonacular: common questions

Which is more reliable, RecipeAPI or Spoonacular?

Both are neck-and-neck — RecipeAPI and Spoonacular each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do RecipeAPI and Spoonacular need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — RecipeAPI uses an API key and Spoonacular uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call RecipeAPI and Spoonacular from the browser?

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

RecipeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Spoonacular 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.