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GitHub Project Issues vs Random Profiles

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

APIGitHub Project IssuesHEALTHY90Random ProfilesHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms478282
P95 · ms43102529
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GitHub Project Issues vs Random Profiles: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub Project Issues or Random Profiles?

On our scheduled checks, Random Profiles leads on measured uptime — GitHub Project Issues at 99.02% 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, GitHub Project Issues or Random Profiles?

Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Project Issues responds in 478 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 GitHub Project Issues and Random Profiles need an API key?

GitHub Project Issues needs no key, while Random Profiles requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GitHub Project Issues first.

Can I call GitHub Project Issues and Random Profiles from the browser?

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

Are GitHub Project Issues and Random Profiles free for commercial use?

GitHub Project Issues 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.