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RandomUser vs Shotstack

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

APIRandomUserNEW—ShotstackNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RandomUser vs Shotstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, RandomUser or Shotstack?

On our scheduled checks, Shotstack leads on measured uptime — RandomUser at —% versus Shotstack 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 Shotstack need an API key?

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

Can I call RandomUser and Shotstack from the browser?

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

RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and Shotstack 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.