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Browshot vs FakerAPI

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

APIBrowshotDEAD0FakerAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Browshot vs FakerAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or FakerAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Browshot and FakerAPI each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Browshot and FakerAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Browshot and FakerAPI from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Browshot and FakerAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Browshot and FakerAPI free for commercial use?

Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and FakerAPI 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.