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Datasette vs Gladia

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

APIDatasetteNEW—GladiaNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Datasette vs Gladia: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datasette or Gladia?

On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — Datasette at —% versus Gladia 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 Datasette and Gladia need an API key?

Datasette needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Datasette first.

Can I call Datasette and Gladia from the browser?

Yes — both Datasette and Gladia 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 Datasette and Gladia free for commercial use?

Datasette has unclear commercial terms, and Gladia 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.