Poptin API vs Random Profiles
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Poptin API vs Random Profiles: common questions
Which is more reliable, Poptin API or Random Profiles?
Both are neck-and-neck — Poptin API and Random Profiles 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, Poptin API or Random Profiles?
Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — Poptin API responds in 698 ms versus Random Profiles at 199 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 Poptin API and Random Profiles need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Poptin API uses an API key and Random Profiles uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Poptin API and Random Profiles from the browser?
Yes — both Poptin API and Random Profiles 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 Poptin API and Random Profiles free for commercial use?
Poptin API has unclear commercial terms, and Random Profiles 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.