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FakerAPI vs Screenshotbase

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

APIFakerAPINEW—ScreenshotbaseNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs Screenshotbase: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or Screenshotbase?

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

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

Can I call FakerAPI and Screenshotbase from the browser?

Yes — both FakerAPI and Screenshotbase send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are FakerAPI and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotbase 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.