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RandomUser vs RSQ API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIRandomUserHEALTHY78RSQ APIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms210783
P95 · ms7741387
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key or signupFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RandomUser vs RSQ API: common questions

Which is more reliable, RandomUser or RSQ API?

Both are neck-and-neck — RandomUser and RSQ API 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, RandomUser or RSQ API?

RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — RandomUser responds in 210 ms versus RSQ API at 783 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 RandomUser and RSQ API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — RandomUser is callable with no signup, and RSQ API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call RandomUser and RSQ API from the browser?

Only RandomUser is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RSQ API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are RandomUser and RSQ API free for commercial use?

RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and RSQ API 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.