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English Random Words vs Kroki

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

APIEnglish Random WordsNEW—KrokiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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
operationalpartialdownno data

English Random Words vs Kroki: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or Kroki?

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

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

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

Yes — both English Random Words and Kroki 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 Kroki free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and Kroki 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.