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Cutt.ly vs DummyJSON

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

APICutt.lyNEW—DummyJSONNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783510243
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cutt.ly vs DummyJSON: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or DummyJSON?

On our scheduled checks, DummyJSON leads on measured uptime — Cutt.ly at —% versus DummyJSON 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 Cutt.ly and DummyJSON need an API key?

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

Can I call Cutt.ly and DummyJSON from the browser?

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

Are Cutt.ly and DummyJSON free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and DummyJSON 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.