Agify vs Geek Jokes

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d93.1%100%
Uptime · 30d91.7%100%
P50 · ms545431
P95 · ms13371213
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseProprietaryUnverified
Free tier100 names/day, no signupFree, no API key required
Rate limit100/day per IPUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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Agify vs Geek Jokes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Agify or Geek Jokes?

On our scheduled checks, Geek Jokes leads on measured uptime — Agify at 93.1% versus Geek Jokes at 100% 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, Agify or Geek Jokes?

Geek Jokes has the lower median latency in our checks — Agify responds in 545 ms versus Geek Jokes at 431 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 Agify and Geek Jokes need an API key?

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

Can I call Agify and Geek Jokes from the browser?

Yes — both Agify and Geek Jokes 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 Agify and Geek Jokes free for commercial use?

Agify allows commercial use on its free tier, and Geek Jokes 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.