Medium vs Random Useless Facts
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Medium vs Random Useless Facts: common questions
Which is more reliable, Medium or Random Useless Facts?
On our scheduled checks, Random Useless Facts leads on measured uptime — Medium at —% versus Random Useless Facts at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Medium and Random Useless Facts need an API key?
Random Useless Facts needs no key, while Medium requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Random Useless Facts first.
Can I call Medium and Random Useless Facts from the browser?
Yes — both Medium and Random Useless Facts 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 Medium and Random Useless Facts free for commercial use?
Medium has unclear commercial terms, and Random Useless Facts 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.