DownStatus vs English Random Words
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs English Random Words: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or English Random Words?
On our scheduled checks, English Random Words leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% 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, DownStatus or English Random Words?
DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 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 DownStatus and English Random Words need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus 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 DownStatus and English Random Words from the browser?
Only English Random Words is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and English Random Words free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.