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Kanji API vs Quran Cloud

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

APIKanji APIHEALTHY88Quran CloudHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms395129
P95 · ms2870539
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished12 req/window · 11 remaining · resets 1
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Kanji API vs Quran Cloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kanji API or Quran Cloud?

Both are neck-and-neck — Kanji API and Quran Cloud 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, Kanji API or Quran Cloud?

Quran Cloud has the lower median latency in our checks — Kanji API responds in 395 ms versus Quran Cloud at 129 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 Kanji API and Quran Cloud need an API key?

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

Can I call Kanji API and Quran Cloud from the browser?

Yes — both Kanji API and Quran Cloud 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 Kanji API and Quran Cloud free for commercial use?

Kanji API has unclear commercial terms, and Quran Cloud 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.