Mockaroo vs PageBolt

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms529751
P95 · ms20391432
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Mockaroo vs PageBolt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mockaroo or PageBolt?

On our scheduled checks, Mockaroo leads on measured uptime — Mockaroo at 100% versus PageBolt 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, Mockaroo or PageBolt?

Mockaroo has the lower median latency in our checks — Mockaroo responds in 529 ms versus PageBolt at 751 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 Mockaroo and PageBolt need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Mockaroo uses an API key and PageBolt 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 Mockaroo and PageBolt from the browser?

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

Are Mockaroo and PageBolt free for commercial use?

Mockaroo has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.