ELI vs English Random Words
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs English Random Words: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or English Random Words?
On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% 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, ELI or English Random Words?
ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 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 ELI and English Random Words need an API key?
English Random Words needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for English Random Words first.
Can I call ELI and English Random Words from the browser?
Yes — both ELI 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 ELI and English Random Words free for commercial use?
ELI 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.