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Gladia vs OWASP API Security Project

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

APIGladiaHEALTHY77OWASP API Security ProjectHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1203205
P95 · ms41211646
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Gladia vs OWASP API Security Project: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gladia or OWASP API Security Project?

Both are neck-and-neck — Gladia and OWASP API Security Project 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 OWASP API Security Project?

OWASP API Security Project has the lower median latency in our checks — Gladia responds in 1203 ms versus OWASP API Security Project at 205 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 OWASP API Security Project need an API key?

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

Can I call Gladia and OWASP API Security Project from the browser?

Yes — both Gladia and OWASP API Security Project 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 OWASP API Security Project free for commercial use?

Gladia has unclear commercial terms, and OWASP API Security Project 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.