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languagelayer vs OpenQR

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

APIlanguagelayerNEW—OpenQRNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

languagelayer vs OpenQR: common questions

Which is more reliable, languagelayer or OpenQR?

On our scheduled checks, OpenQR leads on measured uptime — languagelayer at —% versus OpenQR 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 languagelayer and OpenQR need an API key?

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

Can I call languagelayer and OpenQR from the browser?

Only OpenQR 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 languagelayer and OpenQR free for commercial use?

languagelayer has unclear commercial terms, and OpenQR 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.