Random Profiles vs ScreenURL
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Random Profiles vs ScreenURL: common questions
Which is more reliable, Random Profiles or ScreenURL?
On our scheduled checks, ScreenURL leads on measured uptime — Random Profiles at —% versus ScreenURL 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 Random Profiles and ScreenURL need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Random Profiles uses an API key and ScreenURL 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 Random Profiles and ScreenURL from the browser?
Only Random Profiles is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ScreenURL needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Random Profiles and ScreenURL free for commercial use?
Random Profiles has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenURL 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.