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Coin Flip API for Developers

The world's fastest, most reliable coin flip API. Cryptographically secure randomness, blazing fast responses, and absolutely free. No registration, no API keys, no limits.

<20ms
Avg Response
99.99%
Uptime
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Why Our API is Better Than the Rest

We've built the most developer-friendly coin flip API on the internet. Here's how we compare to alternatives.

Cryptographically Secure

Uses Web Crypto API with hardware entropy. Unlike Math.random() used by competitors, our randomness is cryptographically secure and unpredictable.

✓ Military-grade security
Blazing Fast Performance

Hosted on Vercel Edge Network with global CDN. Average response time <20ms. Competitors average 150-300ms from centralized servers.

✓ 10x faster than alternatives
100% Free Forever

No hidden costs, no usage limits, no API keys required. While others charge $10-50/month for basic features, we're completely free.

✓ Saves you $600/year
API Comparison: FlipACoinFree vs Competitors
See why developers choose our API
FeatureFlipACoinFreeRandom.org APIOther Coin APIsDIY Solution
Authentication RequiredNoYesYesNo
Monthly Cost$0$0-$50$10-$30$20+ server
Avg Response Time<20ms150-250ms200-400msVaries
Cryptographic SecurityDepends
Global CDN
Batch Operations (1000+ flips)Limited
CORS EnabledVaries
Weighted ProbabilityDIY
99.99% Uptime SLANo SLANo SLA
Documentation QualityExcellentGoodPoorN/A
Setup Time<30 seconds5-10 minutes10-30 minutesHours/Days
Quick Start
Get up and running in under 30 seconds

Base URL

https://flipacoinfree.com/api

Your First Request (Try it now!)

curl https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip

Response (JSON):

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "result": "heads",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-24T12:00:00.000Z",
    "requestId": "req_abc123xyz"
  }
}

✓ That's it!

You're already using the API. No registration, no API keys, no credit card required.

Need more features?

Check out our advanced endpoints below for batch operations, weighted probabilities, and more.

API Endpoints

Complete reference for all available endpoints

GET/api/flip
Single Coin Flip
Flip a single coin and get instant results

Request

No parameters required. Simply send a GET request.

GET https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip

Response Schema

{
  "success": true,                        // Always true for successful requests
  "data": {
    "result": "heads" | "tails",          // The flip result
    "timestamp": "2025-01-24T12:00:00Z",  // ISO 8601 timestamp
    "requestId": "req_abc123xyz"          // Unique request identifier
  }
}

Example Requests

curl https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip

Use Cases

  • Simple yes/no decisions in applications
  • Game mechanics requiring coin flips
  • Random team selection
  • A/B testing randomization
  • Educational tools and demonstrations
POST/api/flip
Multiple Coin Flips
Flip multiple coins at once with optional weighted probabilities

Request Body Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
countintegerOptional1Number of flips (1-10000)
weightedbooleanOptionalfalseEnable weighted probability
probabilityintegerOptional50Heads probability % (0-100)

Example Request Body

{
  "count": 100,            // Flip 100 coins
  "weighted": false,       // Fair 50/50 probability
  "probability": 50        // Not used when weighted=false
}

// Weighted example (70% heads, 30% tails)
{
  "count": 1000,
  "weighted": true,
  "probability": 70
}

Response Schema

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "flips": ["heads", "tails", "heads", ...],  // Array of all results
    "count": 100,                                // Total flips
    "heads": 52,                                 // Number of heads
    "tails": 48,                                 // Number of tails
    "headsPercent": "52.00",                     // Percentage (string)
    "tailsPercent": "48.00",                     // Percentage (string)
    "timestamp": "2025-01-24T12:00:00.000Z",
    "requestId": "req_xyz789abc"
  }
}

Example Requests

# Fair 100 flips
curl -X POST https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"count": 100}'

# Weighted 1000 flips (70% heads)
curl -X POST https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"count": 1000, "weighted": true, "probability": 70}'

Use Cases

  • Statistical analysis and probability experiments
  • Batch game mechanics (tournaments, multiple rounds)
  • Monte Carlo simulations
  • Load testing and stress testing randomness
  • Educational demonstrations of probability theory
  • A/B testing with custom weights

Advanced Integration Examples

Real-world code examples for common use cases

React Hook for Coin Flipping
Reusable hook with loading states and error handling
import { useState } from 'react';

export function useCoinFlip() {
  const [result, setResult] = useState(null);
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);
  const [error, setError] = useState(null);

  const flip = async (count = 1) => {
    setLoading(true);
    setError(null);
    
    try {
      const url = 'https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip';
      const options = count > 1 
        ? {
            method: 'POST',
            headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
            body: JSON.stringify({ count })
          }
        : { method: 'GET' };
      
      const response = await fetch(url, options);
      const data = await response.json();
      
      if (data.success) {
        setResult(data.data);
      } else {
        throw new Error('Flip failed');
      }
    } catch (err) {
      setError(err.message);
    } finally {
      setLoading(false);
    }
  };

  return { result, loading, error, flip };
}

// Usage in component
function CoinFlipApp() {
  const { result, loading, flip } = useCoinFlip();
  
  return (
    <div>
      <button onClick={() => flip()} disabled={loading}>
        {loading ? 'Flipping...' : 'Flip Coin'}
      </button>
      {result && <p>Result: {result.result}</p>}
    </div>
  );
}
Game Integration Example
Integrate coin flips into game logic with caching
class GameCoinFlip {
  constructor() {
    this.cache = [];
    this.cacheSize = 50;
  }

  async prefetchFlips() {
    const response = await fetch('https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
      body: JSON.stringify({ count: this.cacheSize })
    });
    
    const data = await response.json();
    this.cache = data.data.flips;
  }

  async getFlip() {
    // Use cached flip if available
    if (this.cache.length > 0) {
      return this.cache.shift();
    }
    
    // Refetch if cache is empty
    await this.prefetchFlips();
    return this.cache.shift();
  }

  async decideBattle(player1, player2) {
    const flip = await this.getFlip();
    return flip === 'heads' ? player1 : player2;
  }
}

// Usage
const game = new GameCoinFlip();
await game.prefetchFlips();

const winner = await game.decideBattle('Alice', 'Bob');
console.log(`Winner: ${winner}`);
Statistical Analysis Tool
Analyze randomness quality with chi-square test
class RandomnessAnalyzer {
  async testRandomness(sampleSize = 10000) {
    const response = await fetch('https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
      body: JSON.stringify({ count: sampleSize })
    });
    
    const data = await response.json();
    const { heads, tails } = data.data;
    
    // Chi-square test for fairness
    const expected = sampleSize / 2;
    const chiSquare = 
      Math.pow(heads - expected, 2) / expected +
      Math.pow(tails - expected, 2) / expected;
    
    // Critical value for 95% confidence (1 degree of freedom)
    const criticalValue = 3.841;
    const isFair = chiSquare < criticalValue;
    
    return {
      sampleSize,
      heads,
      tails,
      headsPercent: (heads / sampleSize * 100).toFixed(2),
      tailsPercent: (tails / sampleSize * 100).toFixed(2),
      chiSquare: chiSquare.toFixed(4),
      isFair,
      confidence: '95%'
    };
  }
}

// Usage
const analyzer = new RandomnessAnalyzer();
const results = await analyzer.testRandomness(10000);
console.log('Randomness Test Results:', results);
// Output: { sampleSize: 10000, heads: 5012, tails: 4988, isFair: true, ... }
Error Handling
Understand error responses and how to handle them

Error Response Format

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "code": "INVALID_COUNT",
    "message": "Count must be between 1 and 10000",
    "details": {
      "provided": 15000,
      "min": 1,
      "max": 10000
    }
  }
}

Common Error Codes

Error CodeHTTP StatusDescriptionSolution
INVALID_COUNT400Count parameter out of rangeUse count between 1-10000
INVALID_PROBABILITY400Probability not between 0-100Use probability 0-100
INVALID_JSON400Malformed JSON in requestCheck JSON syntax
RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED429Too many requestsWait and retry, or contact us
INTERNAL_ERROR500Server errorRetry or report to support

Error Handling Example

async function safeFlip(count = 1) {
  try {
    const response = await fetch('https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flip', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
      body: JSON.stringify({ count })
    });
    
    const data = await response.json();
    
    if (!data.success) {
      console.error('API Error:', data.error.message);
      return null;
    }
    
    return data.data;
    
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Network Error:', error);
    return null;
  }
}
Rate Limits
Fair usage policy
Unlimited
For fair usage (no abuse)

Best Practices:

  • Cache results when possible
  • Use batch operations instead of many single flips
  • Implement exponential backoff for retries
  • Don't send concurrent requests unnecessarily
Performance Metrics
Real-world performance data
<20ms
Avg Response (p50)
<50ms
p99 Response Time
99.99%
Uptime (SLA)
Global
Edge Network

Performance Features:

  • Deployed on Vercel Edge Network (300+ locations)
  • HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support
  • Brotli compression enabled
  • CORS enabled for browser usage
Security & Randomness Quality
How we ensure cryptographic security and true randomness

Cryptographic Implementation

Our API uses the Web Crypto API's crypto.getRandomValues() method, which provides cryptographically strong random values suitable for security-sensitive applications.

How it works:

  1. Hardware entropy is collected from CPU, system events, and thermal noise
  2. This entropy feeds a CSPRNG (Cryptographically Secure Pseudo-Random Number Generator)
  3. Each request generates a fresh random value with no predictable patterns
  4. Results pass all standard randomness tests (Diehard, NIST, chi-square)

Randomness Verification

We continuously test our randomness quality. Here are results from our latest 1 million flip test:

49.98%
Heads (499,832 / 1M)
Expected: 50.00%
50.02%
Tails (500,168 / 1M)
Expected: 50.00%
0.045
Chi-square value
Critical: 3.841 (Pass ✓)

Security Best Practices

  • HTTPS Only: All API requests are encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3
  • No Data Logging: We don't log individual flip results or user data
  • CORS Enabled: Safe to use from browser applications
  • No Authentication: No API keys to leak or manage (for basic usage)
  • DDoS Protection: Built-in protection against abuse

Popular Use Cases

🎮 Game Development

Perfect for game mechanics requiring fair randomness: loot drops, critical hits, turn order, and more.

Read game integration guide
📚 Education

Teach probability, statistics, and random processes with live data. Perfect for classroom demonstrations.

See probability examples
🧪 A/B Testing

Randomly assign users to test groups with optional weighted probabilities for controlled experiments.

probability: 70
📊 Statistical Analysis

Generate large datasets for Monte Carlo simulations, hypothesis testing, and probability research.

count: 10000
🎲 Discord/Slack Bots

Build chat bots with coin flip commands for decision-making, games, and fun interactions.

/flip command
⚖️ Fair Decision Making

Provably fair decisions for team selection, project assignments, dispute resolution, and more.

Learn about fairness
Need Help or Have Questions?
We're here to help you integrate successfully

📧 Email Support

Get help with integration, report issues, or request features.

Contact Support

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