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LibreTranslate vs MangaTranslate API

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

APILibreTranslateHEALTHY94MangaTranslate APIHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms417330
P95 · ms1474876
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)
Free tierFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donation
Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

LibreTranslate vs MangaTranslate API: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or MangaTranslate API?

Both are neck-and-neck — LibreTranslate and MangaTranslate 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, LibreTranslate or MangaTranslate API?

MangaTranslate API has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 417 ms versus MangaTranslate API at 330 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 LibreTranslate and MangaTranslate API need an API key?

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

Can I call LibreTranslate and MangaTranslate API from the browser?

Only LibreTranslate is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MangaTranslate API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are LibreTranslate and MangaTranslate API free for commercial use?

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and MangaTranslate 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.