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Buddha Quotes API vs LibreTranslate

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

APIBuddha Quotes APIDEAD0LibreTranslateHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d22.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms280619
P95 · ms10331474
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donation
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (per hosted instance)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddha Quotes API vs LibreTranslate: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddha Quotes API or LibreTranslate?

On our scheduled checks, LibreTranslate leads on measured uptime — Buddha Quotes API at 22.5% versus LibreTranslate 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, Buddha Quotes API or LibreTranslate?

Buddha Quotes API has the lower median latency in our checks — Buddha Quotes API responds in 280 ms versus LibreTranslate at 619 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 LibreTranslate need an API key?

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

Can I call Buddha Quotes API and LibreTranslate from the browser?

Only LibreTranslate 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 LibreTranslate free for commercial use?

Buddha Quotes API has unclear commercial terms, and LibreTranslate 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.