IPGeolocation vs LibreTranslate

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms259619
P95 · ms9941474
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)
Free tierFree — 1000 requests/dayFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donation
Rate limit1000 requests/day on free planUnpublished (per hosted instance)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPGeolocation vs LibreTranslate: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or LibreTranslate?

Both are neck-and-neck — IPGeolocation and LibreTranslate 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, IPGeolocation or LibreTranslate?

IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus LibreTranslate at 619 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 IPGeolocation and LibreTranslate need an API key?

LibreTranslate needs no key, while IPGeolocation requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for LibreTranslate first.

Can I call IPGeolocation and LibreTranslate from the browser?

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

IPGeolocation 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.