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Bible-api vs Kanji API

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

APIBible-apiHEALTHY93Kanji APIHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms328223
P95 · ms27962951
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licensePublic Domain (WEB translation; per translation_note in response)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bible-api vs Kanji API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bible-api or Kanji API?

On our scheduled checks, Kanji API leads on measured uptime — Bible-api at 98.9% versus Kanji API at 100% 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 Kanji API?

Kanji API has the lower median latency in our checks — Bible-api responds in 328 ms versus Kanji API at 223 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 Kanji API need an API key?

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

Can I call Bible-api and Kanji API from the browser?

Yes — both Bible-api and Kanji API 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 Kanji API free for commercial use?

Bible-api has unclear commercial terms, and Kanji API 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.