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Deezer vs Lorem Picsum

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

APIDeezerNEW—Lorem PicsumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedImages sourced from Unsplash
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Deezer vs Lorem Picsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Deezer or Lorem Picsum?

On our scheduled checks, Lorem Picsum leads on measured uptime — Deezer at —% versus Lorem Picsum 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 Deezer and Lorem Picsum need an API key?

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

Can I call Deezer and Lorem Picsum from the browser?

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

Are Deezer and Lorem Picsum free for commercial use?

Deezer has unclear commercial terms, and Lorem Picsum 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.