Dev.to vs English Random Words
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Dev.to vs English Random Words: common questions
Which is more reliable, Dev.to or English Random Words?
On our scheduled checks, Dev.to leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at 100% versus English Random Words at 74.5% 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, Dev.to or English Random Words?
Dev.to has the lower median latency in our checks — Dev.to responds in 328 ms versus English Random Words at 592 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 Dev.to and English Random Words need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Dev.to is callable with no signup, and English Random Words is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Dev.to and English Random Words from the browser?
Yes — both Dev.to and English Random Words 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 Dev.to and English Random Words free for commercial use?
Dev.to has unclear commercial terms, and English Random Words 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.