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HTTP Dog vs RandomDog

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

APIHTTP DogHEALTHY100RandomDogHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms57318
P95 · ms3642392
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTP Dog vs RandomDog: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTP Dog or RandomDog?

Both are neck-and-neck — HTTP Dog and RandomDog each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, HTTP Dog or RandomDog?

HTTP Dog has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTP Dog responds in 57 ms versus RandomDog at 318 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 HTTP Dog and RandomDog need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — HTTP Dog 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 HTTP Dog and RandomDog from the browser?

Only RandomDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. HTTP Dog needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are HTTP Dog and RandomDog free for commercial use?

HTTP Dog 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.