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Spoonacular vs Squiggle

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

APISpoonacularNEW—SquiggleNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — 50 points/dayFree — no key
Rate limit50 points/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Spoonacular vs Squiggle: common questions

Which is more reliable, Spoonacular or Squiggle?

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

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

Can I call Spoonacular and Squiggle from the browser?

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

Are Spoonacular and Squiggle free for commercial use?

Spoonacular has unclear commercial terms, and Squiggle 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.