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Anycrap vs JokeAPI

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

APIAnycrapDEAD0JokeAPIHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—224
P95 · ms—884
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (open-source project)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Anycrap vs JokeAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Anycrap or JokeAPI?

On our scheduled checks, JokeAPI leads on measured uptime — Anycrap at 0.0% versus JokeAPI 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.

Do Anycrap and JokeAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Anycrap and JokeAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Anycrap and JokeAPI 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 Anycrap and JokeAPI free for commercial use?

Anycrap has unclear commercial terms, and JokeAPI 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.