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FavQs.com vs Random Useless Facts

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

APIFavQs.comHEALTHY69Random Useless FactsHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms741861
P95 · ms15472075
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FavQs.com vs Random Useless Facts: common questions

Which is more reliable, FavQs.com or Random Useless Facts?

On our scheduled checks, FavQs.com leads on measured uptime — FavQs.com at 100% versus Random Useless Facts at 99.02% 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, FavQs.com or Random Useless Facts?

FavQs.com has the lower median latency in our checks — FavQs.com responds in 741 ms versus Random Useless Facts at 861 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 FavQs.com and Random Useless Facts need an API key?

Random Useless Facts needs no key, while FavQs.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Random Useless Facts first.

Can I call FavQs.com and Random Useless Facts from the browser?

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

Are FavQs.com and Random Useless Facts free for commercial use?

FavQs.com has unclear commercial terms, and Random Useless Facts 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.