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SportScore vs Strava

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

APISportScoreHEALTHY71StravaDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d87.3%0.0%
Uptime · 30d86.7%0.0%
P50 · ms288—
P95 · ms2112—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (attribution tier)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitRetry-After: 5sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SportScore vs Strava: common questions

Which is more reliable, SportScore or Strava?

On our scheduled checks, SportScore leads on measured uptime — SportScore at 87.3% versus Strava at 0.0% 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 SportScore and Strava need an API key?

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

Can I call SportScore and Strava from the browser?

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

Are SportScore and Strava free for commercial use?

SportScore has unclear commercial terms, and Strava 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.