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SharpAPI vs TheSportsDB

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

APISharpAPIDEAD0TheSportsDBHEALTHY67
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%55.9%
Uptime · 30d0.0%56.7%
P50 · ms—238
P95 · ms—3182
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 92s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SharpAPI vs TheSportsDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, SharpAPI or TheSportsDB?

On our scheduled checks, TheSportsDB leads on measured uptime — SharpAPI at 0.0% versus TheSportsDB at 55.9% 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 SharpAPI and TheSportsDB need an API key?

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

Can I call SharpAPI and TheSportsDB from the browser?

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

Are SharpAPI and TheSportsDB free for commercial use?

SharpAPI has unclear commercial terms, and TheSportsDB 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.