Deckaura Horoscope vs JokeAPI

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms65224
P95 · ms189884
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (open-source project)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Deckaura Horoscope vs JokeAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deckaura Horoscope or JokeAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Deckaura Horoscope and JokeAPI 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, Deckaura Horoscope or JokeAPI?

Deckaura Horoscope has the lower median latency in our checks — Deckaura Horoscope responds in 65 ms versus JokeAPI at 224 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 Deckaura Horoscope and JokeAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Deckaura Horoscope and JokeAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Deckaura Horoscope and JokeAPI 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 Deckaura Horoscope and JokeAPI free for commercial use?

Deckaura Horoscope has unclear commercial terms, and JokeAPI 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.