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JSONPlaceholder vs MockAPI: catalog facts
JSONPlaceholder	MockAPI
Free Free for everyone with no signup or API key, supported by GitHub sponsors.	Freemium Plan details are not described on the fetched page; check the site for current limits.
Web	Web
No signup or API key needed Stable routes and responses since 2013	Builds mock REST endpoints without writing a server Generates custom fake data
Fixed set of six resources with fake data Requires an internet connection; use json-server for a local equivalent	Meant for prototyping and testing, not production use Hosted only, so it needs an internet connection
Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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