JokeAPI vs justmeme.wtf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
JokeAPI vs justmeme.wtf: common questions
Which is more reliable, JokeAPI or justmeme.wtf?
Both are neck-and-neck — JokeAPI and justmeme.wtf 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, JokeAPI or justmeme.wtf?
JokeAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — JokeAPI responds in 224 ms versus justmeme.wtf at 776 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 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.