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Abstract API vs Fake JSON API

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

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89Fake JSON APIHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms700865
P95 · ms16562006
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Abstract API vs Fake JSON API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or Fake JSON API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and Fake JSON API each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Abstract API or Fake JSON API?

Abstract API has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus Fake JSON API at 865 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 Abstract API and Fake JSON API need an API key?

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

Can I call Abstract API and Fake JSON API from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and Fake JSON API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Abstract API and Fake JSON API free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and Fake JSON API 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.