English Random Words vs WakaTime

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d74.5%100%
Uptime · 30d71.7%100%
P50 · ms592969
P95 · ms21262993
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limit30 req/window · 6 remaining · resets 585Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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English Random Words vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or WakaTime?

On our scheduled checks, WakaTime leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 74.5% versus WakaTime at 100% 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 WakaTime?

English Random Words has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 592 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 WakaTime need an API key?

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

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

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

Are English Random Words and WakaTime free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.