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Crates.io vs Random Profiles

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

APICrates.ioHEALTHY90Random ProfilesHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms458282
P95 · ms13172529
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Crates.io vs Random Profiles: common questions

Which is more reliable, Crates.io or Random Profiles?

On our scheduled checks, Random Profiles leads on measured uptime — Crates.io at 99.02% versus Random Profiles 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, Crates.io or Random Profiles?

Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — Crates.io responds in 458 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 Crates.io and Random Profiles need an API key?

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

Can I call Crates.io and Random Profiles from the browser?

Yes — both Crates.io 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 Crates.io and Random Profiles free for commercial use?

Crates.io 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.