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InternetDB API vs languagelayer

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

APIInternetDB APIHEALTHY99languagelayerHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms133456
P95 · ms2260893
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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InternetDB API vs languagelayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, InternetDB API or languagelayer?

Both are neck-and-neck — InternetDB API and languagelayer 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, InternetDB API or languagelayer?

InternetDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — InternetDB API responds in 133 ms versus languagelayer at 456 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 InternetDB API and languagelayer need an API key?

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

Can I call InternetDB API and languagelayer from the browser?

Only InternetDB API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. languagelayer needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are InternetDB API and languagelayer free for commercial use?

InternetDB API has unclear commercial terms, and languagelayer 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.