jsondb.cloud vs JSONBin.io

JSONBin.io, but modern — with querying, edge distribution, and flat pricing.

Feature	jsondb.cloud	JSONBin.io
Pricing	$9/mo flat	Request packs
Free tier	1,000 docs	10,000 requests
Querying	Filter, sort, paginate	Blob only
JSON Patch	RFC 6902	Full replace only
Edge distribution	150+ nodes	Single region
Webhooks	Yes	No
Schema validation	Yes	Yes
Version history	5-50 versions	Basic
Dashboard	Full management UI	Minimal
Response time	<20ms global	~50ms
CLI tool	Yes	No
TypeScript SDK	Official	Community only
Payment methods	Card, all countries	PayPal only

Why jsondb.cloud: Real Querying

JSONBin.io stores and retrieves entire JSON blobs — that's it. You can't filter, sort, or paginate within your data. If you want to find all active users, you have to download every document and filter client-side.

jsondb.cloud lets you query with simple URL parameters:

GET /v1/db/default/users?filter[status]=active&sort=-createdAt&limit=10

No query language to learn. Just HTTP query strings.

Why jsondb.cloud: Edge Performance

jsondb.cloud serves data from 150+ global edge nodes with sub-20ms latency. JSONBin.io operates from a single region with response times around 50ms. For applications with a global user base, that difference adds up fast — especially when multiple API calls are chained together.

Why jsondb.cloud: Flat, Predictable Pricing

JSONBin.io sells request packs that never refill and expire. It's hard to predict your monthly cost, and overages can surprise you. jsondb.cloud charges $9/mo flat for the Pro plan — unlimited requests, predictable billing, no surprises.

Why jsondb.cloud: JSON Patch Support

Need to update a single field on a document? JSONBin.io requires you to replace the entire document. jsondb.cloud supports RFC 6902 JSON Patch and JSON Merge Patch, so you can make surgical partial updates without re-sending the full document.

Why jsondb.cloud: Dashboard and CLI

jsondb.cloud ships with a full management dashboard for browsing documents, managing API keys, viewing usage analytics, and configuring webhooks. It also includes an official CLI for automating workflows. JSONBin.io offers a minimal web interface with no CLI support.

Code Comparison

JSONBin.io

// Store data in JSONBin.io
fetch('https://api.jsonbin.io/v3/b', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-Master-Key': '<YOUR_KEY>',
    'X-Bin-Name': 'users',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ name: 'Alice', status: 'active' }),
});

// Query? Not possible.
// You get back the entire bin.

jsondb.cloud

// Store data in jsondb.cloud
fetch('https://api.jsondb.cloud/v1/db/default/users', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <YOUR_KEY>',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ name: 'Alice', status: 'active' }),
});

// Query with URL params
fetch('https://api.jsondb.cloud/v1/db/default/users?filter[status]=active&sort=-createdAt&limit=10', {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer <YOUR_KEY>' },
});

Ready to switch from JSONBin.io?

Import your existing data in seconds with our CLI:

npx @jsondb-cloud/cli push export.json --to my-collection

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