Rate Limiter Simulator

Visualize rate limiting algorithms

Current State

Tokens Available10/10

Tokens refill at 2 per second

Total Requests0
Allowed0
Denied0

Request Log

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Token Bucket

Tokens refill continuously

Allows bursts up to bucket capacity. Good for bursty traffic.

Leaky Bucket

Processes at fixed rate

Smooths out bursts. Requests queue and process steadily.

Fixed Window

Counter per time window

Simple but can have boundary issues. Resets at intervals.