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languagelayer vs SearchApi

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

APIlanguagelayerNEW—SearchApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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languagelayer vs SearchApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, languagelayer or SearchApi?

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

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

Can I call languagelayer and SearchApi from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call languagelayer and SearchApi 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 SearchApi free for commercial use?

languagelayer has unclear commercial terms, and SearchApi 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.