Random Profiles vs US Autocomplete
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Random Profiles vs US Autocomplete: common questions
Which is more reliable, Random Profiles or US Autocomplete?
On our scheduled checks, Random Profiles leads on measured uptime — Random Profiles at 100% versus US Autocomplete at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Random Profiles or US Autocomplete?
Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — Random Profiles responds in 282 ms versus US Autocomplete at 683 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 US Autocomplete need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Random Profiles uses an API key and US Autocomplete 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 US Autocomplete from the browser?
Yes — both Random Profiles and US Autocomplete 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 US Autocomplete free for commercial use?
Random Profiles has unclear commercial terms, and US Autocomplete 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.