DownStatus vs DummyJSON
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs DummyJSON: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or DummyJSON?
On our scheduled checks, DummyJSON leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus DummyJSON at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, DownStatus or DummyJSON?
DummyJSON has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus DummyJSON at 32 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 DownStatus and DummyJSON need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and DummyJSON is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and DummyJSON from the browser?
Only DummyJSON is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and DummyJSON free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.