TheSportsDB vs TourneyRadar

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d55.9%98.0%
Uptime · 30d56.7%96.7%
P50 · ms2382911
P95 · ms31824191
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitRetry-After: 92s100 req/window · 99 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TheSportsDB vs TourneyRadar: common questions

Which is more reliable, TheSportsDB or TourneyRadar?

On our scheduled checks, TourneyRadar leads on measured uptime — TheSportsDB at 55.9% versus TourneyRadar at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, TheSportsDB or TourneyRadar?

TheSportsDB has the lower median latency in our checks — TheSportsDB responds in 238 ms versus TourneyRadar at 2911 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do TheSportsDB and TourneyRadar need an API key?

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

Can I call TheSportsDB and TourneyRadar from the browser?

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

Are TheSportsDB and TourneyRadar free for commercial use?

TheSportsDB has unclear commercial terms, and TourneyRadar 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.