WhiskyHunter vs Foodish

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (open-source)
Free tierFree — no API keyFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

WhiskyHunter vs Foodish: common questions

Which is more reliable, WhiskyHunter or Foodish?

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

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

Can I call WhiskyHunter and Foodish from the browser?

Only Foodish 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 WhiskyHunter and Foodish free for commercial use?

WhiskyHunter has unclear commercial terms, and Foodish 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.