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DummyJSON vs ELI

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

APIDummyJSONHEALTHY98ELIHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms32591
P95 · ms11131817
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783510243Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DummyJSON vs ELI: common questions

Which is more reliable, DummyJSON or ELI?

Both are neck-and-neck — DummyJSON and ELI each measure 99.02% 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, DummyJSON or ELI?

DummyJSON has the lower median latency in our checks — DummyJSON responds in 32 ms versus ELI at 591 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 DummyJSON and ELI need an API key?

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

Can I call DummyJSON and ELI from the browser?

Yes — both DummyJSON and ELI 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 DummyJSON and ELI free for commercial use?

DummyJSON has unclear commercial terms, and ELI 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.