LibreTranslate vs RandomUser

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)Unverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)
Free tierFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donationFree — no key or signup
Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LibreTranslate vs RandomUser: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or RandomUser?

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

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

Can I call LibreTranslate and RandomUser from the browser?

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

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and RandomUser 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.