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PlaceDog vs RandomFox

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

APIPlaceDogNEW—RandomFoxNEW—
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 RandomFox: common questions

Which is more reliable, PlaceDog or RandomFox?

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

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

Can I call PlaceDog and RandomFox from the browser?

Only RandomFox 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 RandomFox free for commercial use?

PlaceDog has unclear commercial terms, and RandomFox 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.