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RandomUser vs Sheetsu

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

APIRandomUserHEALTHY78SheetsuHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms210572
P95 · ms7741259
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key or signupFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished90 req/window · 89 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RandomUser vs Sheetsu: common questions

Which is more reliable, RandomUser or Sheetsu?

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

RandomUser has the lower median latency in our checks — RandomUser responds in 210 ms versus Sheetsu at 572 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 Sheetsu need an API key?

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

Can I call RandomUser and Sheetsu from the browser?

Yes — both RandomUser and Sheetsu 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 Sheetsu free for commercial use?

RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and Sheetsu 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.