Gladia vs Onyx Bazaar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gladia vs Onyx Bazaar: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gladia or Onyx Bazaar?
Both are neck-and-neck — Gladia and Onyx Bazaar 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, Gladia or Onyx Bazaar?
Onyx Bazaar has the lower median latency in our checks — Gladia responds in 1203 ms versus Onyx Bazaar at 607 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 Gladia and Onyx Bazaar need an API key?
Onyx Bazaar needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Onyx Bazaar first.
Can I call Gladia and Onyx Bazaar from the browser?
Yes — both Gladia and Onyx Bazaar 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 Gladia and Onyx Bazaar free for commercial use?
Gladia has unclear commercial terms, and Onyx Bazaar 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.