LibreTranslate vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LibreTranslate vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, LibreTranslate leads on measured uptime — LibreTranslate at 100% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% 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 SampleAPIs?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 417 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LibreTranslate is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LibreTranslate and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both LibreTranslate and SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.