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Acoustid API vs FakerAPI

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

APIAcoustid APIDEAD0FakerAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%1.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms—860
P95 · ms—860
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Acoustid API vs FakerAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Acoustid API or FakerAPI?

On our scheduled checks, FakerAPI leads on measured uptime — Acoustid API at 0.0% versus FakerAPI at 1.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Acoustid API and FakerAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Acoustid API and FakerAPI from the browser?

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

Are Acoustid API and FakerAPI free for commercial use?

Acoustid API has unclear commercial terms, and FakerAPI 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.