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RecipeAPI vs Strava

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

APIRecipeAPIDEAD0StravaDEAD0
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 tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RecipeAPI vs Strava: common questions

Which is more reliable, RecipeAPI or Strava?

Both are neck-and-neck — RecipeAPI and Strava 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 Strava need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — RecipeAPI uses an API key and Strava 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 Strava from the browser?

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

RecipeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Strava 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.