LibreTranslate vs npm Registry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LibreTranslate vs npm Registry: common questions
Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or npm Registry?
Both are neck-and-neck — LibreTranslate and npm Registry 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 npm Registry?
npm Registry has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 619 ms versus npm Registry at 243 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 npm Registry need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LibreTranslate is callable with no signup, and npm Registry is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LibreTranslate and npm Registry from the browser?
Yes — both LibreTranslate and npm Registry 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 npm Registry free for commercial use?
LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and npm Registry 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.