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Apify vs Gladia

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIApifyHEALTHY96GladiaHEALTHY76
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3811203
P95 · ms7654121
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Apify vs Gladia: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Gladia?

Both are neck-and-neck — Apify and Gladia each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Apify or Gladia?

Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus Gladia at 1203 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Apify and Gladia need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Apify uses an API key and Gladia uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Apify and Gladia from the browser?

Only Gladia is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Apify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Apify and Gladia free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Gladia has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.