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Bacon Ipsum vs ScreenURL

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

APIBacon IpsumNEW—ScreenURLNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bacon Ipsum vs ScreenURL: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bacon Ipsum or ScreenURL?

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

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

Can I call Bacon Ipsum and ScreenURL from the browser?

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

Are Bacon Ipsum and ScreenURL free for commercial use?

Bacon Ipsum has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenURL 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.