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JokeAPI vs Vedika

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

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Rate limit120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)Unpublished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

JokeAPI vs Vedika: common questions

Which is more reliable, JokeAPI or Vedika?

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

JokeAPI needs no key, while Vedika requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for JokeAPI first.

Can I call JokeAPI and Vedika from the browser?

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

Are JokeAPI and Vedika free for commercial use?

JokeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Vedika 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.