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RandomUser vs UUID Generator

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

APIRandomUserNEW—UUID GeneratorNEW—
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 limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RandomUser vs UUID Generator: common questions

Which is more reliable, RandomUser or UUID Generator?

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

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

Can I call RandomUser and UUID Generator from the browser?

Yes — both RandomUser and UUID Generator 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 UUID Generator free for commercial use?

RandomUser has unclear commercial terms, and UUID Generator 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.