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JokeAPI vs Memesio

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

APIJokeAPIHEALTHY99MemesioHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms142398
P95 · ms8842700
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?

Both are neck-and-neck — JokeAPI and Memesio 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 Memesio?

JokeAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — JokeAPI responds in 142 ms versus Memesio at 398 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 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.