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RandomUser vs Scrnify

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

APIRandomUserHEALTHY78ScrnifyHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms210927
P95 · ms7741742
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key or signupFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RandomUser vs Scrnify: common questions

Which is more reliable, RandomUser or Scrnify?

Both are neck-and-neck — RandomUser and Scrnify 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 Scrnify?

RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — RandomUser responds in 210 ms versus Scrnify at 927 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 Scrnify need an API key?

RandomUser needs no key, while Scrnify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RandomUser first.

Can I call RandomUser and Scrnify from the browser?

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

Are RandomUser and Scrnify free for commercial use?

RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and Scrnify 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.