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FakeStoreAPI vs Hunter

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

APIFakeStoreAPIHEALTHY94HunterHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms369362
P95 · ms2305859
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakeStoreAPI vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakeStoreAPI or Hunter?

Both are neck-and-neck — FakeStoreAPI and Hunter each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, FakeStoreAPI or Hunter?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — FakeStoreAPI responds in 369 ms versus Hunter at 362 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 Hunter need an API key?

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

Can I call FakeStoreAPI and Hunter from the browser?

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

Are FakeStoreAPI and Hunter free for commercial use?

FakeStoreAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Hunter 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.