Cat Facts vs MeowFacts

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 96 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cat Facts vs MeowFacts: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cat Facts or MeowFacts?

On our scheduled checks, MeowFacts leads on measured uptime — Cat Facts at —% versus MeowFacts 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 MeowFacts need an API key?

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

Can I call Cat Facts and MeowFacts from the browser?

Yes — both Cat Facts and MeowFacts 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 MeowFacts free for commercial use?

Cat Facts has unclear commercial terms, and MeowFacts 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.