languagelayer vs ListLoco API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms456127
P95 · ms893443
Authnonenone
CORSnono
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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languagelayer vs ListLoco API: common questions

Which is more reliable, languagelayer or ListLoco API?

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

ListLoco API has the lower median latency in our checks — languagelayer responds in 456 ms versus ListLoco API at 127 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 languagelayer and ListLoco API need an API key?

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

Can I call languagelayer and ListLoco API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call languagelayer and ListLoco API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are languagelayer and ListLoco API free for commercial use?

languagelayer has unclear commercial terms, and ListLoco API 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.