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RecipeAPI vs SportScore

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

APIRecipeAPIDEAD0SportScoreHEALTHY71
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%87.3%
Uptime · 30d0.0%86.7%
P50 · ms—288
P95 · ms—2112
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key (attribution tier)
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 5s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RecipeAPI vs SportScore: common questions

Which is more reliable, RecipeAPI or SportScore?

On our scheduled checks, SportScore leads on measured uptime — RecipeAPI at 0.0% versus SportScore at 87.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do RecipeAPI and SportScore need an API key?

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

Can I call RecipeAPI and SportScore from the browser?

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

Are RecipeAPI and SportScore free for commercial use?

RecipeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and SportScore 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.