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Bacon Ipsum vs WakaTime

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

APIBacon IpsumNEW—WakaTimeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bacon Ipsum vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bacon Ipsum or WakaTime?

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

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

Can I call Bacon Ipsum and WakaTime from the browser?

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

Are Bacon Ipsum and WakaTime free for commercial use?

Bacon Ipsum has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.