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JokeAPI vs The Trivia API

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

APIJokeAPINEW—The Trivia APINEW—
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 — limits not published
Rate limit120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 4
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

JokeAPI vs The Trivia API: common questions

Which is more reliable, JokeAPI or The Trivia API?

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

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

Can I call JokeAPI and The Trivia API from the browser?

Yes — both JokeAPI and The Trivia API 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 The Trivia API free for commercial use?

JokeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and The Trivia API 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.