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APIs.guru vs Bacon Ipsum

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

APIAPIs.guruNEW—Bacon IpsumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open, no keyFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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APIs.guru vs Bacon Ipsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or Bacon Ipsum?

On our scheduled checks, Bacon Ipsum leads on measured uptime — APIs.guru at —% versus Bacon Ipsum at —% 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 APIs.guru and Bacon Ipsum need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and Bacon Ipsum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call APIs.guru and Bacon Ipsum from the browser?

Yes — both APIs.guru and Bacon Ipsum 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 APIs.guru and Bacon Ipsum free for commercial use?

APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and Bacon Ipsum 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.