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RecipeAPI vs WhiskyHunter

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

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

RecipeAPI vs WhiskyHunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, RecipeAPI or WhiskyHunter?

On our scheduled checks, WhiskyHunter leads on measured uptime — RecipeAPI at —% versus WhiskyHunter 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 WhiskyHunter need an API key?

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

Can I call RecipeAPI and WhiskyHunter from the browser?

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

Are RecipeAPI and WhiskyHunter free for commercial use?

RecipeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and WhiskyHunter 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.