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Faker vs JSONing

If you need a Test Data API that's easy to integrate, go with JSONing.

Faker

Generate massive amounts of fake (but realistic) data for testing and development.

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JSONing

Fake REST API for prototyping

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Faker

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

JSONing

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureFakerJSONing
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

JSONing works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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