Bible-api vs Free Dictionary

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%95.1%
Uptime · 30d100%91.7%
P50 · ms60458
P95 · ms2796853
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licensePublic Domain (WEB translation; per translation_note in response)Content under source licenses (CC BY-SA 4.0 seen on entries)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished450 req/window · 417 remaining · resets 1783512354
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bible-api vs Free Dictionary: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bible-api or Free Dictionary?

On our scheduled checks, Bible-api leads on measured uptime — Bible-api at 100% versus Free Dictionary at 95.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bible-api or Free Dictionary?

Free Dictionary has the lower median latency in our checks — Bible-api responds in 604 ms versus Free Dictionary at 58 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 Free Dictionary need an API key?

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

Can I call Bible-api and Free Dictionary from the browser?

Yes — both Bible-api and Free Dictionary 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 Free Dictionary free for commercial use?

Bible-api has unclear commercial terms, and Free Dictionary 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.