The Report of the Week vs TheCocktailDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
The Report of the Week vs TheCocktailDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, The Report of the Week or TheCocktailDB?
On our scheduled checks, TheCocktailDB leads on measured uptime — The Report of the Week at —% versus TheCocktailDB 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 The Report of the Week and TheCocktailDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — The Report of the Week is callable with no signup, and TheCocktailDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call The Report of the Week and TheCocktailDB from the browser?
Only TheCocktailDB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. The Report of the Week needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are The Report of the Week and TheCocktailDB free for commercial use?
The Report of the Week has unclear commercial terms, and TheCocktailDB 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.