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Fake JSON API vs Gcore CDN

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

APIFake JSON APIHEALTHY88Gcore CDNHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms865362
P95 · ms20061221
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Fake JSON API vs Gcore CDN: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fake JSON API or Gcore CDN?

On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Fake JSON API at 99.02% versus Gcore CDN at 100% 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, Fake JSON API or Gcore CDN?

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Fake JSON API responds in 865 ms versus Gcore CDN at 362 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 Fake JSON API and Gcore CDN need an API key?

Fake JSON API needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Fake JSON API first.

Can I call Fake JSON API and Gcore CDN from the browser?

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

Fake JSON API has unclear commercial terms, and Gcore CDN 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.