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JokeAPI vs Zen Quotes

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

APIJokeAPINEW—Zen QuotesNEW—
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 keyFree — no key
Rate limit120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)Rate-limited on the free tier (see zenquotes.io)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

JokeAPI vs Zen Quotes: common questions

Which is more reliable, JokeAPI or Zen Quotes?

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

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

Can I call JokeAPI and Zen Quotes from the browser?

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

Are JokeAPI and Zen Quotes free for commercial use?

JokeAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Zen Quotes 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.