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English Random Words vs FakerAPI

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

APIEnglish Random WordsHEALTHY70FakerAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d58.4%0.0%
Uptime · 30d36.2%0.0%
P50 · ms503—
P95 · ms1075—
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limit30 req/window · 6 remaining · resets 58560 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

English Random Words vs FakerAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or FakerAPI?

On our scheduled checks, English Random Words leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 58.4% versus FakerAPI at 0.0% 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 English Random Words and FakerAPI need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — English Random Words is callable with no signup, and FakerAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call English Random Words and FakerAPI from the browser?

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

Are English Random Words and FakerAPI free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and FakerAPI 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.