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FakeStoreAPI vs Genderize.io

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

APIFakeStoreAPINEW—Genderize.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredKeyless usage limited (x-rate-limit-limit: 25 observed); 2,500 names/mo with a free key
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless cap 25 per x-rate-limit-limit header; remaining/reset exposed in response headers
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakeStoreAPI vs Genderize.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakeStoreAPI or Genderize.io?

On our scheduled checks, Genderize.io leads on measured uptime — FakeStoreAPI at —% versus Genderize.io 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 FakeStoreAPI and Genderize.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FakeStoreAPI is callable with no signup, and Genderize.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call FakeStoreAPI and Genderize.io from the browser?

Yes — both FakeStoreAPI and Genderize.io 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 Genderize.io free for commercial use?

FakeStoreAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Genderize.io 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.