Bacon Ipsum vs Kroki
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bacon Ipsum vs Kroki: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bacon Ipsum or Kroki?
On our scheduled checks, Kroki leads on measured uptime — Bacon Ipsum at —% versus Kroki 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 Bacon Ipsum and Kroki need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bacon Ipsum is callable with no signup, and Kroki is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bacon Ipsum and Kroki from the browser?
Yes — both Bacon Ipsum and Kroki 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 Bacon Ipsum and Kroki free for commercial use?
Bacon Ipsum has unclear commercial terms, and Kroki 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.