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Dog CEO vs RandomDuck

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

APIDog CEOHEALTHY—RandomDuckNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseStanford Dogs datasetUnverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree — limits not published
Rate limitNone publishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Dog CEO vs RandomDuck: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dog CEO or RandomDuck?

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

Do Dog CEO and RandomDuck need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Dog CEO is callable with no signup, and RandomDuck is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Dog CEO and RandomDuck from the browser?

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

Are Dog CEO and RandomDuck free for commercial use?

Dog CEO allows commercial use on its free tier, and RandomDuck 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.