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RandomUser vs Simpsons Character API

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

APIRandomUserNEW—Simpsons Character APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key or signupFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RandomUser vs Simpsons Character API: common questions

Which is more reliable, RandomUser or Simpsons Character API?

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

Neither needs a paid key — RandomUser is callable with no signup, and Simpsons Character API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call RandomUser and Simpsons Character API from the browser?

Yes — both RandomUser and Simpsons Character API 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 Simpsons Character API free for commercial use?

RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and Simpsons Character API 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.