Geek Jokes vs Open Trivia

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%73.5%
Uptime · 30d100%80.0%
P50 · ms431729
P95 · ms12131951
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA 4.0
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedOne request per IP every 5 seconds (documented)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Geek Jokes vs Open Trivia: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geek Jokes or Open Trivia?

On our scheduled checks, Geek Jokes leads on measured uptime — Geek Jokes at 100% versus Open Trivia at 73.5% 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, Geek Jokes or Open Trivia?

Geek Jokes has the lower median latency in our checks — Geek Jokes responds in 431 ms versus Open Trivia at 729 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 Geek Jokes and Open Trivia need an API key?

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

Can I call Geek Jokes and Open Trivia from the browser?

Yes — both Geek Jokes and Open Trivia 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 Open Trivia free for commercial use?

Geek Jokes has unclear commercial terms, and Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.