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FakerAPI vs ScreenURL

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

APIFakerAPINEW—ScreenURLNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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 ScreenURL: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or ScreenURL?

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

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

Can I call FakerAPI and ScreenURL from the browser?

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

Are FakerAPI and ScreenURL free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenURL 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.