LibreTranslate vs Sheet2API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms6193070
P95 · ms14744902
AuthnoneapiKey
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 tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LibreTranslate vs Sheet2API: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or Sheet2API?

On our scheduled checks, LibreTranslate leads on measured uptime — LibreTranslate at 100% versus Sheet2API at 99.02% 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 Sheet2API?

LibreTranslate has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 619 ms versus Sheet2API at 3070 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 Sheet2API need an API key?

LibreTranslate needs no key, while Sheet2API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for LibreTranslate first.

Can I call LibreTranslate and Sheet2API from the browser?

Yes — both LibreTranslate and Sheet2API 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 Sheet2API free for commercial use?

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and Sheet2API 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.