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FakeJSON vs ItsThisForThat

Both are solid Test Data APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

FakeJSON

Service to generate test and fake data

ItsThisForThat

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FakeJSON

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

ItsThisForThat

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
FeatureFakeJSONItsThisForThat
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesNo

When to use which?

ItsThisForThat is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. FakeJSON works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.