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APIClaw vs FakerAPI

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

APIAPIClawREACHABLE100FakerAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%0.0%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms661—
P95 · ms700—
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — no key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-10-302026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIClaw vs FakerAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIClaw or FakerAPI?

On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus FakerAPI at 0.0% 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 APIClaw and FakerAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call APIClaw and FakerAPI from the browser?

Only APIClaw 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 APIClaw and FakerAPI free for commercial use?

APIClaw 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.