Rate Limiter Algorithm Visualizer

Token Bucket vs Fixed Window vs Sliding Window side-by-side.

Compare how Token Bucket, Fixed Window, and Sliding Window handle the same request stream. Send bursts or a steady stream to see the difference.

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Capacity

Refill Rate

Window Size

Token Bucketcapacity=5, refill=2/s

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Fixed Windowlimit=5/window, window=1s

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Sliding Window Loglimit=5/window, window=1s

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