Random Profiles vs SnapAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Random Profiles vs SnapAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Random Profiles or SnapAPI?
On our scheduled checks, SnapAPI leads on measured uptime — Random Profiles at —% versus SnapAPI 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 SnapAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Random Profiles uses an API key and SnapAPI 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 SnapAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Random Profiles and SnapAPI 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 SnapAPI free for commercial use?
Random Profiles has unclear commercial terms, and SnapAPI 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.