FakeStoreAPI vs Gcore CDN

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d93.8%100%
Uptime · 30d81.0%100%
P50 · ms313169
P95 · ms23051221
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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FakeStoreAPI vs Gcore CDN: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakeStoreAPI or Gcore CDN?

On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — FakeStoreAPI at 93.8% versus Gcore CDN 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.

Which is faster, FakeStoreAPI or Gcore CDN?

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — FakeStoreAPI responds in 313 ms versus Gcore CDN at 169 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do FakeStoreAPI and Gcore CDN need an API key?

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

Can I call FakeStoreAPI and Gcore CDN from the browser?

Yes — both FakeStoreAPI and Gcore CDN 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 FakeStoreAPI and Gcore CDN free for commercial use?

FakeStoreAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Gcore CDN 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.