LibreTranslate vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LibreTranslate vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, LibreTranslate leads on measured uptime — LibreTranslate at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, LibreTranslate or PurgoMalum?
PurgoMalum has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 619 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LibreTranslate is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LibreTranslate and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Yes — both LibreTranslate and PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.