English Random Words vs Image-Charts

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d74.5%99.02%
Uptime · 30d71.7%98.3%
P50 · ms59280
P95 · ms2126499
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit30 req/window · 6 remaining · resets 585Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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English Random Words vs Image-Charts: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or Image-Charts?

On our scheduled checks, Image-Charts leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 74.5% versus Image-Charts at 99.02% 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 Image-Charts?

Image-Charts has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 592 ms versus Image-Charts at 80 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 Image-Charts need an API key?

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

Can I call English Random Words and Image-Charts from the browser?

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

Are English Random Words and Image-Charts free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and Image-Charts 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.