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.
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.
Uses Web Crypto API with hardware entropy. Unlike Math.random() used by competitors, our randomness is cryptographically secure and unpredictable.
✓ Military-grade securityHosted on Vercel Edge Network with global CDN. Average response time <20ms. Competitors average 150-300ms from centralized servers.
✓ 10x faster than alternativesNo 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| Feature | FlipACoinFree | Random.org API | Other Coin APIs | DIY Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication Required | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Monthly Cost | $0 | $0-$50 | $10-$30 | $20+ server |
| Avg Response Time | <20ms | 150-250ms | 200-400ms | Varies |
| Cryptographic Security | ❌ | Depends | ||
| Global CDN | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Batch Operations (1000+ flips) | Limited | |||
| CORS Enabled | Varies | |||
| Weighted Probability | ❌ | ❌ | DIY | |
| 99.99% Uptime SLA | No SLA | No SLA | ||
| Documentation Quality | Excellent | Good | Poor | N/A |
| Setup Time | <30 seconds | 5-10 minutes | 10-30 minutes | Hours/Days |
Base URL
https://flipacoinfree.com/apiYour First Request (Try it now!)
curl https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flipResponse (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
/api/flipRequest
No parameters required. Simply send a GET request.
GET https://flipacoinfree.com/api/flipResponse 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/flipUse Cases
- Simple yes/no decisions in applications
- Game mechanics requiring coin flips
- Random team selection
- A/B testing randomization
- Educational tools and demonstrations
/api/flipRequest Body Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
count | integer | Optional | 1 | Number of flips (1-10000) |
weighted | boolean | Optional | false | Enable weighted probability |
probability | integer | Optional | 50 | Heads 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
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>
);
}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}`);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 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 Code | HTTP Status | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
INVALID_COUNT | 400 | Count parameter out of range | Use count between 1-10000 |
INVALID_PROBABILITY | 400 | Probability not between 0-100 | Use probability 0-100 |
INVALID_JSON | 400 | Malformed JSON in request | Check JSON syntax |
RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED | 429 | Too many requests | Wait and retry, or contact us |
INTERNAL_ERROR | 500 | Server error | Retry 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;
}
}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 Features:
- Deployed on Vercel Edge Network (300+ locations)
- HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support
- Brotli compression enabled
- CORS enabled for browser usage
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:
- Hardware entropy is collected from CPU, system events, and thermal noise
- This entropy feeds a CSPRNG (Cryptographically Secure Pseudo-Random Number Generator)
- Each request generates a fresh random value with no predictable patterns
- 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:
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
Perfect for game mechanics requiring fair randomness: loot drops, critical hits, turn order, and more.
Read game integration guideTeach probability, statistics, and random processes with live data. Perfect for classroom demonstrations.
See probability examplesRandomly assign users to test groups with optional weighted probabilities for controlled experiments.
probability: 70Generate large datasets for Monte Carlo simulations, hypothesis testing, and probability research.
count: 10000Build chat bots with coin flip commands for decision-making, games, and fun interactions.
/flip commandProvably fair decisions for team selection, project assignments, dispute resolution, and more.
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