LibreTranslate vs Userstack

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms619443
P95 · ms14743029
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Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)Unpublished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 Userstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or Userstack?

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

Userstack has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 619 ms versus Userstack at 443 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 Userstack need an API key?

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

Can I call LibreTranslate and Userstack from the browser?

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

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and Userstack 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.