Spoonacular vs SportScore

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — 50 points/dayFree — no key (attribution tier)
Rate limit50 points/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Spoonacular vs SportScore: common questions

Which is more reliable, Spoonacular or SportScore?

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

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

Can I call Spoonacular and SportScore from the browser?

Yes — both Spoonacular and SportScore 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 SportScore free for commercial use?

Spoonacular 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.