RandomUser
7.1#2 in test data generation toolsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
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Snowfakery
6.1#11 in test data generation toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | RandomUser | Snowfakery |
|---|---|---|
| Output formats | Responses support JSON by default plus PrettyJSON, CSV, YAML and XML. | File-based output includes JSON, TXT, CSV, SQL, DOT, SVG, SVGZ, JPEG, and PostScript formats, with some diagram formats requiring Graphviz. |
| Purpose | The API generates random user data for application testing. | Snowfakery generates unique, random fake data with relationships between tables from YAML recipe files. |
RandomUser plans
- Free Random User Generator APIFree
- Random User Generator APIFree
Snowfakery plans
- SnowfakeryFree
Pick RandomUser if…
RandomUser suits developers who need synthetic user records for application testing and want control over fields, formats, or request parameters. The design extensions may also interest users working in Photoshop or Sketch, with stated availability limitations.
Pick Snowfakery if…
Snowfakery suits developers and data teams who need generated relational test data or file and database outputs, including Salesforce users working through CumulusCI. Users should be comfortable reviewing recipes and considering the access they grant them.