Kanji API vs Random Word API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Kanji API vs Random Word API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Kanji API or Random Word API?
On our scheduled checks, Kanji API leads on measured uptime — Kanji API at 100% versus Random Word API at 98.3% 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, Kanji API or Random Word API?
Random Word API has the lower median latency in our checks — Kanji API responds in 223 ms versus Random Word API at 144 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 Kanji API and Random Word API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Kanji API is callable with no signup, and Random Word API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Kanji API and Random Word API from the browser?
Yes — both Kanji API and Random Word API 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 Kanji API and Random Word API free for commercial use?
Kanji API has unclear commercial terms, and Random Word API 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.