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Open Trivia vs JokeAPI

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

APIOpen TriviaNEW—JokeAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA 4.0Unverified (open-source project)
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — no key
Rate limitOne request per IP every 5 seconds (documented)120 requests/minute per IP (per jokeapi.dev docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open Trivia vs JokeAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Trivia or JokeAPI?

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

Do Open Trivia and JokeAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Open Trivia and JokeAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Open Trivia and JokeAPI 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 Open Trivia and JokeAPI free for commercial use?

Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier, and JokeAPI 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.