Generatedata vs RandomUser
Generatedata
generatedata.comRandomUser
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| Figure | Generatedata | RandomUser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Test Data Generation Tools | 7.5 (#17) | 8.3 (#3) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2013 |
| Open source | The maker describes the script as an open-source project that can be downloaded free from GitHub and requires developer experience to set up. | The maker describes the API as free and open source. |
| Output formats | The site lists more than 10 output formats, including JSON, CSV, XML, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Perl, C#, Ruby, and Python. | Responses support JSON by default plus PrettyJSON, CSV, YAML and XML. |
| Purpose | Generatedata generates synthetic test data through a browser-based interface. | The API generates random user data for application testing. |
| Support | The registration page provides [email protected] for inquiries about free accounts for people working in nonprofits or environmental causes. | The maker directs questions and feedback to its @randomapi account on X/Twitter. |
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In their own words
Generatedata
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RandomUser
RandomUser is a free, open-source API that generates synthetic user records for application testing. Results are available as JSON, PrettyJSON, CSV, YAML, or XML, with fields including names, locations, emails, login details, birth and registration information, phone numbers, photos, and nationality. Requests can filter by gender or nationality, set a seed, paginate results, and include or exclude fields. Password generation supports selectable character sets and configurable length, with a default range of 8–64 characters. The API uses its latest version by default, while callers can request a specific version such as 1.4. Documentation demonstrates browser requests with AJAX and jQuery. The service is available through both web and API access, with up to 5,000 generated users per request. A free Photoshop extension has a CC 2017 limitation, and the Sketch extension remains in development.