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English Random Words vs PurgoMalum

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

APIEnglish Random WordsNEW—PurgoMalumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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
operationalpartialdownno data

English Random Words vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or PurgoMalum?

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

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

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

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

Are English Random Words and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.