Mockaroo vs Random Profiles
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Mockaroo vs Random Profiles: common questions
Which is more reliable, Mockaroo or Random Profiles?
On our scheduled checks, Random Profiles leads on measured uptime — Mockaroo at —% versus Random Profiles 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 Mockaroo and Random Profiles need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Mockaroo uses an API key and Random Profiles uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Mockaroo and Random Profiles from the browser?
Yes — both Mockaroo and Random Profiles 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 Mockaroo and Random Profiles free for commercial use?
Mockaroo 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.