Geek Jokes vs Imgflip

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree (get_memes is public; captioning needs a free account)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Geek Jokes vs Imgflip: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geek Jokes or Imgflip?

On our scheduled checks, Imgflip leads on measured uptime — Geek Jokes at —% versus Imgflip 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 Geek Jokes and Imgflip need an API key?

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

Can I call Geek Jokes and Imgflip from the browser?

Yes — both Geek Jokes and Imgflip 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 Geek Jokes and Imgflip free for commercial use?

Geek Jokes has unclear commercial terms, and Imgflip 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.