Bacon Ipsum vs User Agent Lookup API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms359426
P95 · ms1328764
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bacon Ipsum vs User Agent Lookup API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bacon Ipsum or User Agent Lookup API?

On our scheduled checks, User Agent Lookup API leads on measured uptime — Bacon Ipsum at 99.02% versus User Agent Lookup API at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bacon Ipsum or User Agent Lookup API?

Bacon Ipsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Bacon Ipsum responds in 359 ms versus User Agent Lookup API at 426 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 Bacon Ipsum and User Agent Lookup API need an API key?

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

Can I call Bacon Ipsum and User Agent Lookup API from the browser?

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

Are Bacon Ipsum and User Agent Lookup API free for commercial use?

Bacon Ipsum has unclear commercial terms, and User Agent Lookup API 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.