Hunter vs JSONPlaceholder

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362401
P95 · ms8591096
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 1783509378
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs JSONPlaceholder: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or JSONPlaceholder?

Both are neck-and-neck — Hunter and JSONPlaceholder 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, Hunter or JSONPlaceholder?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus JSONPlaceholder at 401 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 Hunter and JSONPlaceholder need an API key?

JSONPlaceholder needs no key, while Hunter requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for JSONPlaceholder first.

Can I call Hunter and JSONPlaceholder from the browser?

Only JSONPlaceholder is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Hunter needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Hunter and JSONPlaceholder free for commercial use?

Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and JSONPlaceholder 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.