DownStatus vs MangaTranslate API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs MangaTranslate API: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or MangaTranslate API?
On our scheduled checks, MangaTranslate API leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 19.1% versus MangaTranslate API 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, DownStatus or MangaTranslate API?
MangaTranslate API has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 458 ms versus MangaTranslate API at 330 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 DownStatus and MangaTranslate API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and MangaTranslate API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and MangaTranslate API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus and MangaTranslate API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are DownStatus and MangaTranslate API free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and MangaTranslate API 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.