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PlaceDog vs RandomDuck

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

APIPlaceDogNEW—RandomDuckNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
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 RandomDuck: common questions

Which is more reliable, PlaceDog or RandomDuck?

On our scheduled checks, RandomDuck leads on measured uptime — PlaceDog at —% versus RandomDuck 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 PlaceDog and RandomDuck need an API key?

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

Can I call PlaceDog and RandomDuck from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PlaceDog and RandomDuck from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are PlaceDog and RandomDuck free for commercial use?

PlaceDog has unclear commercial terms, and RandomDuck 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.