Fake JSON API vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fake JSON API vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fake JSON API or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, PageBolt leads on measured uptime — Fake JSON API at 99.44% versus PageBolt 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 PageBolt?
PageBolt has the lower median latency in our checks — Fake JSON API responds in 342 ms versus PageBolt at 279 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 PageBolt need an API key?
Fake JSON API needs no key, while PageBolt 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 PageBolt from the browser?
Only Fake JSON API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PageBolt needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Fake JSON API and PageBolt free for commercial use?
Fake JSON API has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.