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Benerator vs RandomUser
Both stand on test data generation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Visit Benerator Free plan Open source APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1
RandomUser provides configurable synthetic records for testing through a free API, with several output formats and request controls. Its design extensions have stated limitations, so check their status if they are part of your workflow.
Visit RandomUserThe facts
| Benerator | RandomUser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | benerator.de | randomuser.me |
| On test data generation tools | #1 of 28 | #2 of 28 |
Benerator: what it does well
RandomUser: what it does well
- Returns five listed formats, including JSON and XML.
- Filters requests by gender or nationality.
- Supports seeds, pagination, and field selection.
- Free plan allows up to 5,000 users per request.
What to know first
- Photoshop extension does not work with CC 2017.
- No update ETA is given for the Photoshop extension.
- Sketch extension is still being developed.
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