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Fake JSON API vs Beeceptor

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

APIFake JSON APINEW—BeeceptorNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public echo host, no signup
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Fake JSON API vs Beeceptor: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fake JSON API or Beeceptor?

On our scheduled checks, Beeceptor leads on measured uptime — Fake JSON API at —% versus Beeceptor 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 Fake JSON API and Beeceptor need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Fake JSON API is callable with no signup, and Beeceptor is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Fake JSON API and Beeceptor from the browser?

Yes — both Fake JSON API and Beeceptor 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 Fake JSON API and Beeceptor free for commercial use?

Fake JSON API has unclear commercial terms, and Beeceptor 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.