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Chinese Text Project vs Free Dictionary

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

APIChinese Text ProjectNEW—Free DictionaryNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedContent under source licenses (CC BY-SA 4.0 seen on entries)
Free tierFree (higher limits with a free API key)Free — limits not published
Rate limitFair-use; raised with an API key450 req/window · 417 remaining · resets 1783512354
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Chinese Text Project vs Free Dictionary: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chinese Text Project or Free Dictionary?

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

Do Chinese Text Project and Free Dictionary need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Chinese Text Project 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 Chinese Text Project and Free Dictionary from the browser?

Yes — both Chinese Text Project 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 Chinese Text Project and Free Dictionary free for commercial use?

Chinese Text Project 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.