JSONPlaceholder vs ScreenshotOne.com

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms401340
P95 · ms1096843
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 1783509378Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

JSONPlaceholder vs ScreenshotOne.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, JSONPlaceholder or ScreenshotOne.com?

On our scheduled checks, JSONPlaceholder leads on measured uptime — JSONPlaceholder at 100% versus ScreenshotOne.com at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, JSONPlaceholder or ScreenshotOne.com?

ScreenshotOne.com has the lower median latency in our checks — JSONPlaceholder responds in 401 ms versus ScreenshotOne.com at 340 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 JSONPlaceholder and ScreenshotOne.com need an API key?

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

Can I call JSONPlaceholder and ScreenshotOne.com from the browser?

Yes — both JSONPlaceholder and ScreenshotOne.com 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 ScreenshotOne.com free for commercial use?

JSONPlaceholder has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenshotOne.com 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.