Httpbin vs LibreTranslate

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donation
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (per hosted instance)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Httpbin vs LibreTranslate: common questions

Which is more reliable, Httpbin or LibreTranslate?

On our scheduled checks, LibreTranslate leads on measured uptime — Httpbin at —% versus LibreTranslate at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Httpbin and LibreTranslate need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Httpbin is callable with no signup, and LibreTranslate is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Httpbin and LibreTranslate from the browser?

Yes — both Httpbin and LibreTranslate 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 Httpbin and LibreTranslate free for commercial use?

Httpbin has unclear commercial terms, and LibreTranslate 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.