DummyJSON vs OnSched Consumer API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms91495
P95 · ms19293418
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783510243Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DummyJSON vs OnSched Consumer API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DummyJSON or OnSched Consumer API?

Both are neck-and-neck — DummyJSON and OnSched Consumer API 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, DummyJSON or OnSched Consumer API?

DummyJSON has the lower median latency in our checks — DummyJSON responds in 91 ms versus OnSched Consumer API at 495 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 OnSched Consumer API need an API key?

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

Can I call DummyJSON and OnSched Consumer API from the browser?

Yes — both DummyJSON and OnSched Consumer API 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 OnSched Consumer API free for commercial use?

DummyJSON has unclear commercial terms, and OnSched Consumer API 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.