Platzi Fake Store vs Statistics of the World

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms586743
P95 · ms10721573
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Platzi Fake Store vs Statistics of the World: common questions

Which is more reliable, Platzi Fake Store or Statistics of the World?

Both are neck-and-neck — Platzi Fake Store and Statistics of the World 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, Platzi Fake Store or Statistics of the World?

Platzi Fake Store has the lower median latency in our checks — Platzi Fake Store responds in 586 ms versus Statistics of the World at 743 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 Platzi Fake Store and Statistics of the World need an API key?

Statistics of the World needs no key, while Platzi Fake Store requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Statistics of the World first.

Can I call Platzi Fake Store and Statistics of the World from the browser?

Yes — both Platzi Fake Store and Statistics of the World 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 Platzi Fake Store and Statistics of the World free for commercial use?

Platzi Fake Store has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.