Random.org
Fun & Random Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitFree beta key includes a daily allowance of random bits; heavier use needs a paid key.
Documentation: api.random.org ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
Random.org generates randomness from real atmospheric noise instead of computer formulas, making it genuinely unpredictable. Through the API you can roll dice, flip coins, shuffle lists, pick lottery numbers, and generate random strings. A free beta key gets you started; no credit card.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: Free beta key includes a daily allowance of random bits; heavier use needs a paid key.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: random games giveaways
Setup
- Get a free beta key at https://api.random.org/api-keys/beta (no card).
- Read the method list at https://api.random.org/json-rpc/4.
- Send POST requests to https://api.random.org/json-rpc/2/invoke with your key.
- Try generateIntegers for dice rolls or generateStrings for tokens.
- Track your remaining bits with the getUsage method.
Example
curl -X POST https://api.random.org/json-rpc/2/invoke -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"generateIntegers","params":{"apiKey":"YOUR_KEY","n":1,"min":1,"max":6},"id":1}'Use cases
- Fair dice rolls and coin flips in online games
- Picking truly random giveaway winners
- Shuffling playlists or randomizing quiz questions