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