JSONPlaceholder vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
JSONPlaceholder vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, JSONPlaceholder or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — JSONPlaceholder and ScrapingDog 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, JSONPlaceholder or ScrapingDog?
They're evenly matched on speed — both JSONPlaceholder and ScrapingDog post a 127 ms median (P50) in our checks. Look at the P95 row above if worst-case latency matters more than the typical response for your use case.
Do JSONPlaceholder and ScrapingDog need an API key?
JSONPlaceholder needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for JSONPlaceholder first.
Can I call JSONPlaceholder and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both JSONPlaceholder and ScrapingDog 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 JSONPlaceholder and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
JSONPlaceholder has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.