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English Random Words vs restful-api.dev

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

APIEnglish Random WordsHEALTHY70restful-api.devDYING44
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d58.4%10.7%
Uptime · 30d36.2%5.2%
P50 · ms503331
P95 · ms1075422
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 restful-api.dev: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or restful-api.dev?

On our scheduled checks, English Random Words leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 58.4% versus restful-api.dev at 10.7% 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 restful-api.dev?

restful-api.dev has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 503 ms versus restful-api.dev at 331 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 restful-api.dev need an API key?

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

Can I call English Random Words and restful-api.dev from the browser?

Yes — both English Random Words and restful-api.dev 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 restful-api.dev free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and restful-api.dev 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.