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Hunter vs RandomUser

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

APIHunterHEALTHY96RandomUserHEALTHY78
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362210
P95 · ms859774
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — no key or signup
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs RandomUser: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or RandomUser?

Both are neck-and-neck — Hunter and RandomUser 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, Hunter or RandomUser?

RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus RandomUser at 210 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 Hunter and RandomUser need an API key?

RandomUser needs no key, while Hunter requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RandomUser first.

Can I call Hunter and RandomUser from the browser?

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

Are Hunter and RandomUser free for commercial use?

Hunter 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.