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FIRST News API vs Platzi Fake Store

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

APIFIRST News APIHEALTHY85Platzi Fake StoreHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms780586
P95 · ms15951072
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FIRST News API vs Platzi Fake Store: common questions

Which is more reliable, FIRST News API or Platzi Fake Store?

Both are neck-and-neck — FIRST News API and Platzi Fake Store 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, FIRST News API or Platzi Fake Store?

Platzi Fake Store has the lower median latency in our checks — FIRST News API responds in 780 ms versus Platzi Fake Store at 586 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 FIRST News API and Platzi Fake Store need an API key?

FIRST News API needs no key, while Platzi Fake Store requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FIRST News API first.

Can I call FIRST News API and Platzi Fake Store from the browser?

Yes — both FIRST News API and Platzi Fake Store 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 FIRST News API and Platzi Fake Store free for commercial use?

FIRST News API has unclear commercial terms, and Platzi Fake Store 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.