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Notion vs ReqRes

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

APINotionREACHABLE100ReqResHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms524256
P95 · ms3096582
Authoauthnone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierOAuth — some read routes may be publicFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Notion vs ReqRes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Notion or ReqRes?

Both are neck-and-neck — Notion and ReqRes 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, Notion or ReqRes?

ReqRes has the lower median latency in our checks — Notion responds in 524 ms versus ReqRes at 256 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 Notion and ReqRes need an API key?

ReqRes needs no key, while Notion requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ReqRes first.

Can I call Notion and ReqRes from the browser?

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

Are Notion and ReqRes free for commercial use?

Notion has unclear commercial terms, and ReqRes 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.