Drupal.org vs Gladia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs Gladia: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or Gladia?
Both are neck-and-neck — Drupal.org and Gladia each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Drupal.org or Gladia?
Drupal.org has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus Gladia at 1203 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 Drupal.org and Gladia need an API key?
Drupal.org needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Drupal.org first.
Can I call Drupal.org and Gladia from the browser?
Yes — both Drupal.org 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 Drupal.org and Gladia free for commercial use?
Drupal.org 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.