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ReqRes vs Beeceptor

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

APIReqResNEW—BeeceptorNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public echo host, no signup
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ReqRes vs Beeceptor: common questions

Which is more reliable, ReqRes or Beeceptor?

On our scheduled checks, Beeceptor leads on measured uptime — ReqRes at —% versus Beeceptor 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 ReqRes and Beeceptor need an API key?

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

Can I call ReqRes and Beeceptor from the browser?

Only Beeceptor 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 ReqRes and Beeceptor free for commercial use?

ReqRes has unclear commercial terms, and Beeceptor 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.