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Cutt.ly vs FakerAPI

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

APICutt.lyDEAD0FakerAPIDEAD0
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

Cutt.ly vs FakerAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or FakerAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Cutt.ly 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 Cutt.ly and FakerAPI need an API key?

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Cutt.ly 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 Cutt.ly and FakerAPI free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly 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.