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Bible-api vs Chinese Text Project

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

APIBible-apiHEALTHY92Chinese Text ProjectHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms604401
P95 · ms27961322
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licensePublic Domain (WEB translation; per translation_note in response)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree (higher limits with a free API key)
Rate limitUnpublishedFair-use; raised with an API key
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bible-api vs Chinese Text Project: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bible-api or Chinese Text Project?

Both are neck-and-neck — Bible-api and Chinese Text Project 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, Bible-api or Chinese Text Project?

Chinese Text Project has the lower median latency in our checks — Bible-api responds in 604 ms versus Chinese Text Project at 401 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 Bible-api and Chinese Text Project need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bible-api is callable with no signup, and Chinese Text Project is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bible-api and Chinese Text Project from the browser?

Yes — both Bible-api and Chinese Text Project send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Bible-api and Chinese Text Project free for commercial use?

Bible-api has unclear commercial terms, and Chinese Text Project 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.