Free Dictionary vs PoetryDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Free Dictionary vs PoetryDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Free Dictionary or PoetryDB?
On our scheduled checks, PoetryDB leads on measured uptime — Free Dictionary at 39.9% versus PoetryDB at 91.6% 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, Free Dictionary or PoetryDB?
Free Dictionary has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Dictionary responds in 50 ms versus PoetryDB at 464 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 Free Dictionary and PoetryDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Free Dictionary 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 Free Dictionary and PoetryDB from the browser?
Yes — both Free Dictionary 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 Free Dictionary and PoetryDB free for commercial use?
Free Dictionary 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.