LibreTranslate vs ipify

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)n/a
Free tierFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donationUnlimited
Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)None
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

LibreTranslate vs ipify: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or ipify?

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

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

Can I call LibreTranslate and ipify from the browser?

Yes — both LibreTranslate and ipify 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 LibreTranslate and ipify free for commercial use?

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and ipify allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.