IPinfo 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 tierKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)Free — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donation
Rate limitKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers pageUnpublished (per hosted instance)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs LibreTranslate: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or LibreTranslate?

On our scheduled checks, LibreTranslate leads on measured uptime — IPinfo 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 IPinfo and LibreTranslate need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IPinfo 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 IPinfo and LibreTranslate from the browser?

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

IPinfo 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.