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Lookup.im API vs Platzi Fake Store

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

APILookup.im APIHEALTHY84Platzi Fake StoreHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1158586
P95 · ms35811072
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Lookup.im API vs Platzi Fake Store: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lookup.im API or Platzi Fake Store?

On our scheduled checks, Platzi Fake Store leads on measured uptime — Lookup.im API at 99.02% versus Platzi Fake Store at 100% 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, Lookup.im API or Platzi Fake Store?

Platzi Fake Store has the lower median latency in our checks — Lookup.im API responds in 1158 ms versus Platzi Fake Store at 586 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 Lookup.im API and Platzi Fake Store need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Lookup.im API uses an API key and Platzi Fake Store uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Lookup.im API and Platzi Fake Store from the browser?

Only Platzi Fake Store is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lookup.im API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lookup.im API and Platzi Fake Store free for commercial use?

Lookup.im API has unclear commercial terms, and Platzi Fake Store 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.