languagelayer vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
languagelayer vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, languagelayer or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, languagelayer leads on measured uptime — languagelayer at 100% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, languagelayer or SampleAPIs?
languagelayer has the lower median latency in our checks — languagelayer responds in 293 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — languagelayer is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call languagelayer and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
languagelayer has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.