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APIs.guru vs Random Profiles

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAPIs.guruHEALTHY97Random ProfilesHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms266282
P95 · ms14212529
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open, no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIs.guru vs Random Profiles: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or Random Profiles?

Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and Random Profiles each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, APIs.guru or Random Profiles?

APIs.guru has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus Random Profiles at 282 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do APIs.guru and Random Profiles need an API key?

APIs.guru needs no key, while Random Profiles requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for APIs.guru first.

Can I call APIs.guru and Random Profiles from the browser?

Yes — both APIs.guru and Random Profiles send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are APIs.guru and Random Profiles free for commercial use?

APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and Random Profiles has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.