FakeStoreAPI vs Notion

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d93.8%100%
Uptime · 30d81.0%100%
P50 · ms313352
P95 · ms23054980
Authnoneoauth
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredOAuth — some read routes may be public
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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FakeStoreAPI vs Notion: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakeStoreAPI or Notion?

On our scheduled checks, Notion leads on measured uptime — FakeStoreAPI at 93.8% versus Notion 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 Notion?

FakeStoreAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — FakeStoreAPI responds in 313 ms versus Notion at 352 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 Notion need an API key?

FakeStoreAPI needs no key, while Notion requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FakeStoreAPI first.

Can I call FakeStoreAPI and Notion from the browser?

Yes — both FakeStoreAPI and Notion 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 Notion free for commercial use?

FakeStoreAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Notion 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.