FakerAPI vs jsDelivr

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d1.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms860181
P95 · ms8601057
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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FakerAPI vs jsDelivr: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or jsDelivr?

On our scheduled checks, jsDelivr leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 1.0% versus jsDelivr 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, FakerAPI or jsDelivr?

jsDelivr has the lower median latency in our checks — FakerAPI responds in 860 ms versus jsDelivr at 181 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 FakerAPI and jsDelivr need an API key?

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

Can I call FakerAPI and jsDelivr from the browser?

Only jsDelivr is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FakerAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FakerAPI and jsDelivr free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and jsDelivr 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.