LibreTranslate vs Parkhaus Basel API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms6191060
P95 · ms14742982
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)Unverified
Free tierFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donationFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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LibreTranslate vs Parkhaus Basel API: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or Parkhaus Basel API?

Both are neck-and-neck — LibreTranslate and Parkhaus Basel 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 Parkhaus Basel API?

LibreTranslate has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 619 ms versus Parkhaus Basel API at 1060 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 Parkhaus Basel API need an API key?

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

Can I call LibreTranslate and Parkhaus Basel API from the browser?

Yes — both LibreTranslate and Parkhaus Basel API 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 Parkhaus Basel API free for commercial use?

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and Parkhaus Basel 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.