Chinese Text Project vs PoetryDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Chinese Text Project vs PoetryDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Chinese Text Project or PoetryDB?
On our scheduled checks, PoetryDB leads on measured uptime — Chinese Text Project at —% versus PoetryDB 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 PoetryDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Chinese Text Project is callable with no signup, and PoetryDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Chinese Text Project and PoetryDB from the browser?
Yes — both Chinese Text Project and PoetryDB 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 PoetryDB free for commercial use?
Chinese Text Project has unclear commercial terms, and PoetryDB 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.