GeoScore vs Random Profiles
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GeoScore vs Random Profiles: common questions
Which is more reliable, GeoScore or Random Profiles?
On our scheduled checks, Random Profiles leads on measured uptime — GeoScore at 51.0% versus Random Profiles 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, GeoScore or Random Profiles?
Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoScore responds in 4141 ms versus Random Profiles at 282 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 GeoScore and Random Profiles need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — GeoScore uses an API key and Random Profiles uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call GeoScore and Random Profiles from the browser?
Yes — both GeoScore and Random Profiles 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 GeoScore and Random Profiles free for commercial use?
GeoScore has unclear commercial terms, and Random Profiles 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.