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JokeAPI vs Memesio

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

APIJokeAPINEW—MemesioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (open-source project)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyPublic metadata endpoints keyless; generation needs an API key
Rate limit120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)80 req/window · 79 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

JokeAPI vs Memesio: common questions

Which is more reliable, JokeAPI or Memesio?

On our scheduled checks, Memesio leads on measured uptime — JokeAPI at —% versus Memesio 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 Memesio need an API key?

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

Can I call JokeAPI and Memesio from the browser?

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

Are JokeAPI and Memesio free for commercial use?

JokeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Memesio 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.