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FakerAPI vs OCR.Space

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

APIFakerAPIDEAD0OCR.SpaceDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d1.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms860—
P95 · ms860—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs OCR.Space: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or OCR.Space?

On our scheduled checks, FakerAPI leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 1.0% versus OCR.Space at 0.0% 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 OCR.Space need an API key?

FakerAPI needs no key, while OCR.Space requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FakerAPI first.

Can I call FakerAPI and OCR.Space from the browser?

Only OCR.Space 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 OCR.Space free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and OCR.Space 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.