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English Random Words vs Hunter

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

APIEnglish Random WordsHEALTHY77HunterHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d74.5%100%
Uptime · 30d71.7%100%
P50 · ms592362
P95 · ms2126859
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit30 req/window · 6 remaining · resets 585Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

English Random Words vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or Hunter?

On our scheduled checks, Hunter leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 74.5% versus Hunter at 100% 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, English Random Words or Hunter?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 592 ms versus Hunter at 362 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 English Random Words and Hunter need an API key?

English Random Words needs no key, while Hunter requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for English Random Words first.

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

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

Are English Random Words and Hunter free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and Hunter 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.