Buddha Quotes API vs RandomUser

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d22.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms280210
P95 · ms1033774
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key or signup
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Buddha Quotes API vs RandomUser: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddha Quotes API or RandomUser?

On our scheduled checks, RandomUser leads on measured uptime — Buddha Quotes API at 22.5% versus RandomUser at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Buddha Quotes API or RandomUser?

RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — Buddha Quotes API responds in 280 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 Buddha Quotes API and RandomUser need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Buddha Quotes API is callable with no signup, and RandomUser is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Buddha Quotes API and RandomUser from the browser?

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

Are Buddha Quotes API and RandomUser free for commercial use?

Buddha Quotes API 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.