RandomUser vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RandomUser vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, RandomUser or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — RandomUser and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — RandomUser responds in 210 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 ScrapingDog need an API key?
RandomUser needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RandomUser first.
Can I call RandomUser and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both RandomUser and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.