Spoonacular vs Foodish
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Spoonacular vs Foodish: common questions
Which is more reliable, Spoonacular or Foodish?
On our scheduled checks, Foodish leads on measured uptime — Spoonacular at —% versus Foodish 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 Spoonacular and Foodish need an API key?
Foodish needs no key, while Spoonacular requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Foodish first.
Can I call Spoonacular and Foodish from the browser?
Yes — both Spoonacular and Foodish 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 Spoonacular and Foodish free for commercial use?
Spoonacular has unclear commercial terms, and Foodish 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.