Buddha Quotes API vs Genderize.io

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d22.5%41.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%36.7%
P50 · ms280632
P95 · ms10331060
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedKeyless usage limited (x-rate-limit-limit: 25 observed); 2,500 names/mo with a free key
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless cap 25 per x-rate-limit-limit header; remaining/reset exposed in response headers
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddha Quotes API vs Genderize.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddha Quotes API or Genderize.io?

On our scheduled checks, Genderize.io leads on measured uptime — Buddha Quotes API at 22.5% versus Genderize.io at 41.2% 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, Buddha Quotes API or Genderize.io?

Buddha Quotes API has the lower median latency in our checks — Buddha Quotes API responds in 280 ms versus Genderize.io at 632 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 Buddha Quotes API and Genderize.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Buddha Quotes API is callable with no signup, and Genderize.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Buddha Quotes API and Genderize.io from the browser?

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

Are Buddha Quotes API and Genderize.io free for commercial use?

Buddha Quotes API has unclear commercial terms, and Genderize.io 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.