Extinct Animals API vs RandomDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Extinct Animals API vs RandomDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, Extinct Animals API or RandomDog?
On our scheduled checks, RandomDog leads on measured uptime — Extinct Animals API at —% versus RandomDog 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 Extinct Animals API and RandomDog need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Extinct Animals API is callable with no signup, and RandomDog is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Extinct Animals API and RandomDog from the browser?
Yes — both Extinct Animals API and RandomDog 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 Extinct Animals API and RandomDog free for commercial use?
Extinct Animals API has unclear commercial terms, and RandomDog 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.