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TheMealDB vs WhiskyHunter

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

APITheMealDBNEW—WhiskyHunterNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TheMealDB vs WhiskyHunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, TheMealDB or WhiskyHunter?

On our scheduled checks, WhiskyHunter leads on measured uptime — TheMealDB at —% versus WhiskyHunter 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 TheMealDB and WhiskyHunter need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — TheMealDB is callable with no signup, and WhiskyHunter is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call TheMealDB and WhiskyHunter from the browser?

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

Are TheMealDB and WhiskyHunter free for commercial use?

TheMealDB has unclear commercial terms, and WhiskyHunter 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.