CDNJS vs JSONPlaceholder

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms281401
P95 · ms9361096
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 1783509378
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CDNJS vs JSONPlaceholder: common questions

Which is more reliable, CDNJS or JSONPlaceholder?

Both are neck-and-neck — CDNJS and JSONPlaceholder each measure 100% 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.

Which is faster, CDNJS or JSONPlaceholder?

CDNJS has the lower median latency in our checks — CDNJS responds in 281 ms versus JSONPlaceholder at 401 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 CDNJS and JSONPlaceholder need an API key?

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

Can I call CDNJS and JSONPlaceholder from the browser?

Yes — both CDNJS and JSONPlaceholder 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 CDNJS and JSONPlaceholder free for commercial use?

CDNJS has unclear commercial terms, and JSONPlaceholder 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.