OOPSpam vs ReqRes

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms217256
P95 · ms360582
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OOPSpam vs ReqRes: common questions

Which is more reliable, OOPSpam or ReqRes?

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

OOPSpam has the lower median latency in our checks — OOPSpam responds in 217 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 OOPSpam and ReqRes need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OOPSpam is callable with no signup, and ReqRes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OOPSpam and ReqRes from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call OOPSpam and ReqRes from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are OOPSpam and ReqRes free for commercial use?

OOPSpam 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.