httpSMS vs Mockaroo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
httpSMS vs Mockaroo: common questions
Which is more reliable, httpSMS or Mockaroo?
On our scheduled checks, Mockaroo leads on measured uptime — httpSMS at —% versus Mockaroo 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 httpSMS and Mockaroo need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — httpSMS uses an API key and Mockaroo uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call httpSMS and Mockaroo from the browser?
Yes — both httpSMS and Mockaroo 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 httpSMS and Mockaroo free for commercial use?
httpSMS has unclear commercial terms, and Mockaroo 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.