AutoChangelog vs RandomUser

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms578210
P95 · ms1729774
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key or signup
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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AutoChangelog vs RandomUser: common questions

Which is more reliable, AutoChangelog or RandomUser?

Both are neck-and-neck — AutoChangelog and RandomUser 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, AutoChangelog or RandomUser?

RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — AutoChangelog responds in 578 ms versus RandomUser at 210 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 AutoChangelog and RandomUser need an API key?

RandomUser needs no key, while AutoChangelog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RandomUser first.

Can I call AutoChangelog and RandomUser from the browser?

Only RandomUser is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. AutoChangelog needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are AutoChangelog and RandomUser free for commercial use?

AutoChangelog has unclear commercial terms, and RandomUser 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.