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FakerAPI vs JSONPlaceholder

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

APIFakerAPIDEAD0JSONPlaceholderHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—127
P95 · ms—3127
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 1783509378
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs JSONPlaceholder: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or JSONPlaceholder?

On our scheduled checks, JSONPlaceholder leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 0.0% versus JSONPlaceholder 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.

Do FakerAPI and JSONPlaceholder need an API key?

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

Can I call FakerAPI and JSONPlaceholder from the browser?

Only JSONPlaceholder 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 JSONPlaceholder free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and JSONPlaceholder 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.