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FakeStoreAPI vs Host.io

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

APIFakeStoreAPINEW—Host.ioREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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FakeStoreAPI vs Host.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakeStoreAPI or Host.io?

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

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

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

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

FakeStoreAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Host.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.