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JokeAPI vs justmeme.wtf

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

APIJokeAPINEW—justmeme.wtfNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (open-source project)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — no key
Rate limit120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)60 requests/minute per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

JokeAPI vs justmeme.wtf: common questions

Which is more reliable, JokeAPI or justmeme.wtf?

On our scheduled checks, justmeme.wtf leads on measured uptime — JokeAPI at —% versus justmeme.wtf 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 JokeAPI and justmeme.wtf need an API key?

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

Can I call JokeAPI and justmeme.wtf from the browser?

Yes — both JokeAPI and justmeme.wtf 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 JokeAPI and justmeme.wtf free for commercial use?

JokeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and justmeme.wtf 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.