PlaceDog vs RandomFox
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PlaceDog vs RandomFox: common questions
Which is more reliable, PlaceDog or RandomFox?
Both are neck-and-neck — PlaceDog and RandomFox each measure 97.1% 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, PlaceDog or RandomFox?
PlaceDog has the lower median latency in our checks — PlaceDog responds in 405 ms versus RandomFox at 672 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 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.