AutoChangelog vs JSONPlaceholder

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms578401
P95 · ms17291096
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 1783509378
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

AutoChangelog vs JSONPlaceholder: common questions

Which is more reliable, AutoChangelog or JSONPlaceholder?

Both are neck-and-neck — AutoChangelog and JSONPlaceholder each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, AutoChangelog or JSONPlaceholder?

JSONPlaceholder has the lower median latency in our checks — AutoChangelog responds in 578 ms versus JSONPlaceholder at 401 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 AutoChangelog and JSONPlaceholder need an API key?

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

Can I call AutoChangelog and JSONPlaceholder from the browser?

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

Are AutoChangelog and JSONPlaceholder free for commercial use?

AutoChangelog has unclear commercial terms, and JSONPlaceholder 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.