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PlaceDog vs RandomDog

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

APIPlaceDogUNMONITORED—RandomDogNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PlaceDog vs RandomDog: common questions

Which is more reliable, PlaceDog or RandomDog?

Only RandomDog is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do PlaceDog and RandomDog need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — PlaceDog is callable with no signup, and RandomDog is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call PlaceDog and RandomDog from the browser?

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

Are PlaceDog and RandomDog free for commercial use?

PlaceDog has unclear commercial terms, and RandomDog 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.