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FakerAPI vs RandomUser

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

APIFakerAPINEW—RandomUserNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)
Free tierFree — no keyFree — no key or signup
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs RandomUser: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or RandomUser?

On our scheduled checks, RandomUser leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at —% versus RandomUser 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 FakerAPI and RandomUser need an API key?

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

Can I call FakerAPI and RandomUser from the browser?

Yes — both FakerAPI and RandomUser 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 FakerAPI and RandomUser free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and RandomUser 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.