ReqRes vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ReqRes vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, ReqRes or Spoo.me?
On our scheduled checks, Spoo.me leads on measured uptime — ReqRes at —% versus Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ReqRes is callable with no signup, and Spoo.me is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ReqRes and Spoo.me from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ReqRes and Spoo.me from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ReqRes and Spoo.me free for commercial use?
ReqRes has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.