Head to head

JSONPlaceholder vs DummyJSON

Both are free fake data for prototyping APIs. Both were called live on 23 Oct 2026. Here is what actually differs — and which one you should pick.

⚡ Quick answer: DummyJSON is the richer fake backend — products, carts, auth and images. JSONPlaceholder stays the king of five-second tests and tutorials. Use both; they are free.

JSONPlaceholder

The most-used fake REST API ever — posts, comments, users, todos for prototyping anything.

Status✅ Live-verified 23 Oct 2026
Health scoreA · 90/100
Needs a key?No — call it now
Browser CORSYes
Response time833 ms (our check)
ReliabilityLive in 2 of last 2 weekly checks (100%)
Free limitsFree, no key
CategoryData & Reference
Full review & playground →
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DummyJSON 👑

Fake store, users, carts, posts and auth flows — a full fake backend for front-end practice.

Status✅ Live-verified 23 Oct 2026
Health scoreA · 90/100
Needs a key?No — call it now
Browser CORSYes
Response time740 ms (our check)
ReliabilityLive in 2 of last 2 weekly checks (100%)
Free limitsFree, no key
CategoryData & Reference
Full review & playground →

⚖️ The verdict

DummyJSON is the richer fake backend — products, carts, auth and images. JSONPlaceholder stays the king of five-second tests and tutorials. Use both; they are free.

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