English Random Words vs Icanhazip
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
English Random Words vs Icanhazip: common questions
Which is more reliable, English Random Words or Icanhazip?
On our scheduled checks, English Random Words leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 74.5% versus Icanhazip at 26.5% 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, English Random Words or Icanhazip?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 592 ms versus Icanhazip at 328 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 Icanhazip need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — English Random Words is callable with no signup, and Icanhazip is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call English Random Words and Icanhazip from the browser?
Yes — both English Random Words and Icanhazip 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 English Random Words and Icanhazip free for commercial use?
English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and Icanhazip 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.