DownStatus vs FakerAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs FakerAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or FakerAPI?
On our scheduled checks, DownStatus leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 19.1% versus FakerAPI at 0.0% 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 DownStatus and FakerAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and FakerAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and FakerAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus 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 DownStatus and FakerAPI free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.