Random Profiles vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Random Profiles vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Random Profiles or SampleAPIs?
Both are neck-and-neck — Random Profiles and SampleAPIs 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, Random Profiles or SampleAPIs?
Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — Random Profiles responds in 282 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 Random Profiles and SampleAPIs need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while Random Profiles requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call Random Profiles and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both Random Profiles and SampleAPIs 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 Random Profiles and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
Random Profiles has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.