Mockaroo vs RandomUser
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Mockaroo vs RandomUser: common questions
Which is more reliable, Mockaroo or RandomUser?
Both are neck-and-neck — Mockaroo 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, Mockaroo or RandomUser?
RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — Mockaroo responds in 529 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 Mockaroo and RandomUser need an API key?
RandomUser needs no key, while Mockaroo requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RandomUser first.
Can I call Mockaroo and RandomUser from the browser?
Yes — both Mockaroo and RandomUser 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 RandomUser free for commercial use?
Mockaroo 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.