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FakerAPI vs ParlayAPI

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

APIFakerAPIDEAD0ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%87.5%
Uptime · 30d0.0%87.5%
P50 · ms—211
P95 · ms—1536
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — no key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 0.0% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call FakerAPI and ParlayAPI from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FakerAPI and ParlayAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are FakerAPI and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.