RandomUser vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RandomUser vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, RandomUser or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — RandomUser at —% versus SampleAPIs 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 RandomUser and SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — RandomUser is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call RandomUser and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both RandomUser 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 RandomUser and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
RandomUser 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.